The Elmgreen School

A good academy converter school in Lambeth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Elmgreen School.

London, SE279BZ Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
46.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.37
English & Maths grade 4+ %
52.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 57.1%
Continue in education or training
60.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 66.0%
Sustained employment
44.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
29 June 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Elmcourt Road
Tulse Hill
London, SE279BZ
Phone
2087665020
Website
the-elmgreen-school.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144309
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Elmcourt Road, Tulse Hill, London, SE27 9BZ
Website
http://www.the-elmgreen-school.org.uk/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE DUNRAVEN EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Capacity
1100 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
1,132
Free School Meals
40.7% (461 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.3% (60 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.3%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
37.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
42.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.5
English Attainment 8:
9.4
Maths Attainment 8:
8.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.5
Ebacc English:
96.2%
Ebacc Entry:
20.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
50.5%
Ebacc Languages:
66.5%
Ebacc Maths:
96.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.37
Progress 8 Range:
-0.58 to -0.15
University Progression:
57.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
66.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
20.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
1.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
57%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
100 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
1.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
63 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
126
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,132 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Spanish (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)
Art & Design (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
Drama & Theatre Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"The Elmgreen Way - Every Day"

We look after ourselves We look after each other We look after our school We look after our community

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Dominic Bergin emphasizes a community-focused school with consistently good teaching, a calm environment, and an innovative curriculum aimed at high progress and preparing students for the world beyond school.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Ukulele Club Russian Club Japanese Club KS3 Drama Athletics Year 8 Ukulele Club Music Technology Club Book Quiz Table Tennis Eco club Dance Year 7/8 Football Boys Volleyball KS3 Dance Club Duke of Edinburgh Award Maths Targeting Grade 5+ Samba Band Clarinet Club Debate Club Art Club Guitar Club KS3 Book Club Gardening Club Basketball Big History Club Science Club Elite Dance Y9/Y10 Boys Football Girls Volleyball Elite Dance Company Elite + School Orchestra Badminton Gospel Choir Vox (Choir) YA Book Club Chess Club Netball NFL Flag Girls Football Dance Show/Choreography Club Dance Showcase/Choreography Club Further Maths String Ensemble Flute Club School Choir Robotics and Electronics Club Percussion Group GHRH (Girls Human Rights Hub) Cross Country Club/Athletics Rugby Track Skate Club Sixth Form Football Club Contemporary & Jazz Club KS4 Intervention Green Dragons

Sports

Athletics Table Tennis Badminton Basketball Rugby Netball Football

Facilities

Sixth Form study area within the library Catering facilities for Sixth Form Outstanding IT equipment

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-rich, broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum Anti-Racist curriculum, with auditing of Year 7 content since 2020 and ongoing decolonising work KS3 offers core subjects plus Art, Drama, Music, PE, Textiles, Food Studies, IT and Resistant Materials, plus PSHE/Citizenship/Education KS4 offers GCSEs and BTECs with a broad range of subjects including English Language and English Literature, Mathematics, Science, Option subjects such as Art and Design, Computer Science, ICT (BTEC), Drama, Food Preparation and Nutrition, Business Studies (BTEC), Music, PE/Sport, Religious Studies, History/Geography and Modern Foreign Languages KS5 offers A Levels and Applied General qualifications with UCAS support and options including Extended Project Qualification and Core Maths; collaboration within SL6 to access wider subjects CEIAG programme with Unifrog for Years 7-13 and a Careers Guidance Advisor; extensive partnerships with FE/HE providers and employers Enrichment and trips including Super Curricular Week; Duke of Edinburgh’s Award; Scholars’ Programme to stretch high achievers Reading development through standardised testing, Fresh Start reading programme, and library-led reading activities Numeracy development integrated across the curriculum with targeted interventions and Year 7/8 small group teaching Scholars’ Programme for high attaining students with events, workshops and trips to Oxbridge/Russell Group universities Life in Modern Britain including RSE and Drugs Education to promote healthy lifestyles and diversity awareness

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Before school, lunchtime, and after school activities

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