The Elms Academy
URN: 134815 • London SW4 9ET
Overview
- Name
- The Elms Academy
- URN
- 134815
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Christian
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Amy Welch (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02078194700
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Elms Road, London SW4 9ET
Summary
The Elms Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Lambeth, London, with a current enrollment of 836 pupils and a capacity of 875. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it is part of the United Learning trust, which aims to provide high-quality education and support for all students. The school has a significant proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to serving a diverse community.
The curriculum at The Elms Academy is designed to meet the needs of all students, offering a range of subjects and opportunities for personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement while also prioritising the well-being and safeguarding of its pupils. Support services, including SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) provisions and pupil premium initiatives, are in place to ensure that every student can thrive.
The school fosters a sense of community and encourages parental involvement, recognising the importance of collaboration between home and school. With a focus on inclusivity and equality, The Elms Academy aims to prepare its students for future success in a supportive and nurturing environment. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.theelmsacademy.org.uk.
The curriculum at The Elms Academy is designed to meet the needs of all students, offering a range of subjects and opportunities for personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement while also prioritising the well-being and safeguarding of its pupils. Support services, including SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) provisions and pupil premium initiatives, are in place to ensure that every student can thrive.
The school fosters a sense of community and encourages parental involvement, recognising the importance of collaboration between home and school. With a focus on inclusivity and equality, The Elms Academy aims to prepare its students for future success in a supportive and nurturing environment. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.theelmsacademy.org.uk.
Useful links
- GOVERNANCE (governance)
- ESSENTIAL INFORMATION (sen)
- POLICIES (sen)
- PUPIL PREMIUM (sen)
- SAFEGUARDING (sen)
- SEND SUPPORT (sen)
- YEAR 11 ESSENTIALS (sen)
- 26/09/2025 The Duke of Edinburgh Award is an incredible opportunity for students to stretch and challenge themselves and develop essential skills for both the workplace and for life. They also get to make new friends an (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
Key details
- LA
- Lambeth
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 875
- Pupils
- 836
- Boys
- 453
- Girls
- 383
- FSM %
- 51.30
- Open date
- 2004-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-02-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 836 | 453 | 383 | 875 | 51.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 813 | 439 | 374 | 875 | 48.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 781 | 442 | 338 | 875 | 38.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 781 | 442 | 338 | 1200 | 38.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 808 | 451 | 357 | 1200 | 34.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 850 | 472 | 378 | 1200 | 30.80 |
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