Elm Wood School
URN: 100597 • London SE27 9RR
Overview
- Name
- Elm Wood School
- URN
- 100597
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jo Leith (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02086701621
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Carnac Street, London SE27 9RR
Summary
Elm Wood School is a mixed community primary school located in London, within the Lambeth local authority. With a current enrolment of 366 pupils, the school has a capacity for 446 students. Approximately 30.3% of the pupils are eligible for free school meals, indicating a diverse socio-economic background.
The school prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community, where students are encouraged to support one another. This nurturing environment is reflected in the positive relationships between staff and pupils, who are known by name and feel valued. Older students often take on responsibilities such as supporting younger peers, promoting a culture of kindness and collaboration.
Elm Wood's curriculum is designed to prepare pupils for future educational stages, with leaders maintaining high expectations for learning across all subjects. The school has developed comprehensive subject plans to ensure that students achieve well, including in the early years. Overall, Elm Wood School is committed to creating a joyful and supportive atmosphere for all its learners.
The school prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community, where students are encouraged to support one another. This nurturing environment is reflected in the positive relationships between staff and pupils, who are known by name and feel valued. Older students often take on responsibilities such as supporting younger peers, promoting a culture of kindness and collaboration.
Elm Wood's curriculum is designed to prepare pupils for future educational stages, with leaders maintaining high expectations for learning across all subjects. The school has developed comprehensive subject plans to ensure that students achieve well, including in the early years. Overall, Elm Wood School is committed to creating a joyful and supportive atmosphere for all its learners.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- SEND REPORT (sen)
- PARENT EVENTS (calendar)
- ELM WOOD PRIMARY (other)
- ADMISSIONS (other)
- ATTENDANCE (other)
- ETHOS & VISION (other)
- SCHOOL POLICIES (other)
- TERM DATES (other)
- WELCOME (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Elmhurst Primary School (82.7)
- Fielding Primary School (82.3)
- Wimbledon Park Primary School (81.4)
- Coleridge Primary School (80.5)
- Yerbury Primary School (80.5)
Key details
- LA
- Lambeth
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 446
- Pupils
- 366
- Boys
- 169
- Girls
- 197
- FSM %
- 30.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 366 | 169 | 197 | 446 | 30.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 392 | 189 | 203 | 395 | 32.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 391 | 181 | 210 | 395 | 27.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 391 | 181 | 210 | 395 | 27.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 417 | 192 | 225 | 395 | 20.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 429 | 190 | 239 | 395 | 15.60 |
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