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The Elms Academy
Elms Road, Clapham, London SW4 9ET
The Elms Academy is a non-selective, Christian academy. It has about 810 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In February 2020 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of United Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Ernest Bevin Academy, The Hurlingham Academy, Holland Park School, Paddington Academy and Bacon's College.)
Particular strengths include Attainment, Progress, Representation and Sixth form. Relative weaknesses include Environment.
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Attainment: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is excellent, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite high.
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