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The Elmgreen School
Elmcourt Road, Tulse Hill, London SE27 9BZ
The Elmgreen School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,130 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In June 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Dunraven Educational Trust. (Dunraven School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Destinations, Disadvantaged pupils and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Environment, Attendance, Admissions and Attainment.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is poor, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite high.

Provision for special educational needs
 Hearing impairment  Social, emotional and mental health
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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