The Elms Academy
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Attainment 8 of 52.8 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 52.8
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 77%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.91
- Confidence interval:
- [0.67, 1.15]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 117 | 52.8 | — | 76.9% | 57.3% | 4.8 |
| 2023/2024 | 144 | 53.7 | +0.91 | 75.7% | 61.1% | 4.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 133 | 49.1 | +0.58 | 62.0% | 49.0% | 4.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 150 | 55.7 | +0.72 | 78.0% | 60.0% | 5.0 |
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School information
| URN | 134815 |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Amy Welch |
| Trust | UNITED LEARNING TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | SW4 9ET |
| Latest pupils | 117 |
| FSM eligible | 51.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Elms Road, Clapham, London, SW4 9ET
www.theelmsacademy.org.ukView local authority page2078194700| DfE number | 6905 |
| UKPRN | 10016236 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2004 |
| GIAS updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 8 Mar 2020 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2020 |