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The Elms Academy

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The Elms Academy

Elms Road, Clapham, London, SW4 9ET

Academy sponsor led
Christian
Pupils
836
Ages
11-18
FSM
51.3%
Attainment 8
52.7
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2020

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
52.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
30.9%
Basics 9-5
47.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
57.3%
EBacc APS
4.76
EBacc 9-5
25.6%
EBacc 9-4
42.7%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
36.80
A*-A Grades
25.6%
A*-B Grades
64.2%
AAB+ %
18.6%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 94 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Elms Academy

The Elms Academy is a secondary school in London, Lambeth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.7. The school has around 836 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Elms Road, London, SW4 9ET | More schools in Lambeth

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Elms Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2025 — Improved significantly
  2. Feb 2020 — Good
  3. Oct 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Elms Academy

What is The Elms Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Elms Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
What are The Elms Academy's latest exam results?
The Elms Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Elms Academy located?
The Elms Academy is a secondary school in London, Lambeth (SW4 9ET).
How many pupils attend The Elms Academy?
The Elms Academy has around 836 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Elms Academy with other schools?
View The Elms Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Lambeth.