Eltham Hill School

  • Secondary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 19
Ofsted: Good

Eltham Hill, London, SE9 5EEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Eltham Hill School is a secondary school in Greenwich for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 104 schools in Greenwich. It ranks 7th of 16 secondary schools in Greenwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 15 January 2019, report published 11 February 2019

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 March 2024

Pupils thrive in this supportive and respectful community. Staff work with great dedication to ensure that pupils have the academic and emotional support they need. In the main school, and in the sixth form, pupils demonstrate a high level of maturity and self-regulation. The atmosphere around the school is calm and purposeful. Behaviour is excellent. Older pupils are considerate of younger pupils. Many contribute to academic mentoring schemes or volunteer as 'Wellbeing Ambassadors'. This contributes to the positive learning environment. The school has high aspirations for its pupils. Pupils work hard and value their education. They achieve very well here. Staff have the same high expectations of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They make sure that these pupils are given the support they need to achieve. Staff and pupils work together on many initiatives that make tangible improvements to the school. The personal development programme is exceptional. Leaders ensure all pupils have access to a rich range of cultural experiences, opportunities and trips which support learning and help inform subject and career choices. Many pupils contribute to high-quality drama and musical performances. The school is successful in developing considerate and motivated pupils with a strong drive to achieve.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

205 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score52.3

52.3, 6.2 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths57.6%

57.6%, 12.2 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths72.2%

72.2%, 7.4 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc56.1%

56.1%, 15.6 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.74

4.74, 0.65 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

97 students

Average point score per A level entry38.27

38.27, 3.27 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,350 pupils on roll, with places for 1,050

Eligible for free school meals23.3%

23.3%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language18.7%

18.7%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.9%

18.9%, 4.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.3%

2.3%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Eltham Hill School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
StreetVibes Media Academy0.2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 0.7
Harris Academy Greenwich0.3 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 49.9
St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School0.7 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 60.6
Eltham College0.9 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 17.1
Colfe's School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 42.4

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
11 to 19
Gender
Girls
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Erika Podmore
Address
Eltham Hill, London, SE9 5EE
Local authority
Greenwich
URN
100182

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.