The Elmgreen School
London, SE27 9BZ · Lambeth · secondary school
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13th of 16 secondary schools in Lambeth we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.4/10 against 497 of them, against 3.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.83 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 40.5 · 39 | 30% | 1.17 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.37 · 23 | 25% | 0.57 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.7 · 43 | 10% | 0.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Elmgreen School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. In 2024/25, 30.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.37 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,082 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,100. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific strategies are in place to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds? How does the school manage class sizes given the current proximity to full capacity?
What Ofsted said about The Elmgreen School
Overview
The Elmgreen School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, including overall effectiveness, the quality of education, and leadership. Pupils enjoy attending the school, valuing its diverse community and the ‘well-thought through curriculum’ that offers both academic and vocational pathways. The report highlights a positive school culture where pupils are respectful, polite, and proud of their institution.
Strengths
- Teachers possess ‘strong subject knowledge’ and are ‘passionate about what they teach’, helping pupils remember key concepts.
- The curriculum is ‘broad and balanced’, with all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), following the ‘same ambitious curriculum’.
- Pupils benefit from a ‘very large range of opportunities’ outside the classroom, including sporting clubs and the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme.
- Leaders prioritise pupils’ wider development through a ‘carefully thought-out programme’ of personal, social, health, citizenship and economic education.
- Staff are ‘proud to work in the school’ and feel that leaders are ‘considerate of their well-being and workload’.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not routinely adapt teaching activities to meet the needs of pupils of different abilities, causing some to become disengaged.
- The school’s clear behaviour policy is not always applied consistently, leading to occasional disruptions in lessons.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a dedicated team providing strong oversight and working persistently with other agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.5 |
| 2024/25 | 40.1 |
| 2025/26 | 44.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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