Elm Court School

A outstanding community special school school in Lambeth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Elm Court School.

London, SW22EF Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
26 February 2019
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Elm Park
London, SW22EF
Phone
2086743412
Website
elmcourt.lambeth.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100659
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Elm Park, London, SW2 2EF
Website
www.elmcourt.lambeth.sch.uk
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
150 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
147
Free School Meals
73.5% (108 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (147 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
16
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
147 pupils
11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

creative and practical learning environment motivated to achieve ambitious goals safe and happy learning community built on positive relationships develop the confidence necessary to be the best version of themselves become as independent and resilient as they can be recognise and manage their own emotions show kindness to others respect and celebrate individuality and diversity well prepared for life after Elm Court and the next stage in their education, training or employment

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Tennis/Badminton Club Art Club Homework Club Cooking Club 1 Cooking Club 2 Music Club Basketball Football Club Science Club English Club Sports Club ICT Club Maths Club

Sports

Basketball Football Tennis Badminton Sports Club

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 core and foundation subjects including art, dance, design technology (food, textiles, resistant materials), drama, English, geography, history, ICT, maths, music, personal, social and health education, physical education, religious studies, science and Spanish KS4 continuing core subjects and careers and work experience; wide range of ‘pathways’ options (art and design, childcare, creative craft, dance, digital media, drama, hair and beauty, home cooking/professional cookery, horticulture, humanities, ICT, lifeskills, music, Spanish, sport and leisure) KS5 Pathways options including art and design, childcare, creative craft, dance, digital media, drama, hair and beauty, home cooking/professional cookery, horticulture, humanities, ICT, introduction to public services, lifeskills, music and sport and leisure Pupils may study Entry Level, Level 1 and 2 qualifications, GCSEs and vocational qualifications such as BTEC, NCFE, Gateway, and Sports and Dance Leadership; LAMDA and TCL qualifications in drama, performance and music Sixth Form also has a day a week dedicated to experiencing cultural, employability and life-enhancing visits All pupils benefit from additional activities that enrich the curriculum and provide them with a wide range of learning experiences that enhance their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

SEND Provision

Elm Court uses Inclusion Team to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties; includes Inclusion Officers who are ELSA trained; uses a 3-tier model of therapy delivery (universal, targeted, specialist); aims for a Total Communication Environment; mindfulness; emotional self-regulation; intervention and prevention; 1:1 or small group therapy; programs and home/classroom adjustments.

Admissions Criteria

Elm Court admits pupils aged 11 to 19 with Education, Health and Care Plans; admissions are via Lambeth Special Education Needs (SEN) and considered by an admissions panel; visits to the pupil and family may be arranged; if EHCP indicates Elm Court, they assess whether the school can meet the pupil's needs; general visits arranged; we can admit younger than 11 only if moving to Elm Court at secondary transfer and early transition is appropriate; Home to School transport arrangements are via Local Authority.

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