The Elms Academy
Elms Road, Clapham, London, SW4 9ETOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Elms Academy is a secondary school in Lambeth for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 97 schools in Lambeth. It ranks 6th of 15 secondary schools in Lambeth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 February 2020, report published 8 March 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 May 2025
Pupils in this school receive an exceptional education. The values of integrity, ambition and determination are central to the culture here. The school has developed a caring, friendly, and highly aspirational ethos. The school has very high expectations for all pupils. As a result, pupils achieve extremely well and are prepared for the next stage of their education. Staff know the pupils very well. They have built extremely positive relationships. Pastoral support is of a high-quality and meets pupils' individual needs. Pupils are polite, confident, and kind. They enjoy coming to school and are proud of their community. Behaviour in the school is exceptional, both in lessons and around the school site. Pupils have highly positive attitudes and demonstrate a commitment to their learning. Students in the sixth form develop their leadership skills by organising a wide range of weekly house activities. These include karaoke, master chef and cheerleading competitions. Pupils enjoy taking part in these events which help to create a sense of joy and belonging. There are a wide range of opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests through the variety of clubs on offer. These include sports teams, board game and skating clubs.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
117 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
59 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
865 pupils on roll, with places for 875
Schools near The Elms Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Clapham | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.4 |
| London Park School Clapham | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 50.4 |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 48.8 |
| South Bank University Sixth Form | 0.9 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Christian
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amy Welch
- Phone
- 02078194700
- Address
- Elms Road, Clapham, London, SW4 9ET
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- URN
- 134815
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.