The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.3
8.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
58%
15.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
56%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.01
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 178 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 98 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,304
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- Head
- Ms Erika Podmore (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Eltham Hill, London, SE9 5EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStreetVibes Media Academy
Independent · Very close
Harris Academy Greenwich
Secondary · 444m away
King's Oak School
Special school · 518m away
Haimo Primary School
Primary · 575m away
Eltham Church of England Primary School
Primary · 744m away
Serenity School Eltham
Independent · 866m away
St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Social Arts for Education
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Eltham Hill School a selective school?
No. Eltham Hill School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Eltham Hill School's Ofsted rating?
Eltham Hill School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Eltham Hill School?
Eltham Hill School currently has 1,304 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eltham Hill School take?
Eltham Hill School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Eltham Hill School?
Eltham Hill School is in London, SE9 5EE, in the Greenwich local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eltham Hill School have a sixth form?
Yes, Eltham Hill School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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