The short version
Average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 366
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 30.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Head
- Mrs Jo Leith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Carnac Street, West Norwood, London, SE27 9RR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKingswood Primary School
Primary · 571m away
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 798m away
The Norwood School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Fidelis College
Independent · 1.1km away
The New School
Independent · 1.2km away
St Joseph's RC Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hillcrest
Miscellaneous · 1.2km away
St Joseph's RC Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Elm Wood School's Ofsted rating?
Elm Wood School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Elm Wood School?
Elm Wood School currently has 366 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Elm Wood School take?
Elm Wood School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Elm Wood School?
Elm Wood School is in London, SE27 9RR, in the Lambeth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Elm Wood School have a sixth form?
No, Elm Wood School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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