The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.1
3.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
11.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.11
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 170 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 122 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,110
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Trust
- THE DUNRAVEN EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mr Dominic Bergin (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Elmcourt Road, Tulse Hill, London, SE27 9BZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHitherfield Primary School
Primary · 820m away
Julian's School
Primary · 823m away
Elm Wood School
Primary · 1.1km away
Dunraven School
All-through · Grammar · 1.3km away
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Livity School
Special school · 1.4km away
Dulwich Prep & Senior
Independent · 1.4km away
Maypole School (Leigham Court)
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Elmgreen School a selective school?
No. The Elmgreen School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Elmgreen School's Ofsted rating?
The Elmgreen School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Elmgreen School?
The Elmgreen School currently has 1,110 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Elmgreen School take?
The Elmgreen School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Elmgreen School?
The Elmgreen School is in London, SE27 9BZ, in the Lambeth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Elmgreen School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Elmgreen School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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