The Elms Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
London, SW4 9ET
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 25% in England
3 of 15 in Lambeth
Pupils
865
First preferences per place
1.25
2026/27
Absence
6.7%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 49.1 | 53.7 | 52.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | 60% | 49% | |
| Average English grade | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 5.0 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 48% | 56% | 50% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.58 | 0.91 | — |
78% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Harris Academy Clapham · 0.5 mi · Good · Bottom 28% in England
- La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School · 0.7 mi · Outstanding · Top 30% in England
- Trinity Academy · 0.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 13% in England
- Chestnut Grove Academy · 1.1 mi · No rating · Top 12% in England
- Ark Bolingbroke Academy · 1.2 mi · Not judged · Top 8% in England
- Minerva Virtual Academy · 1.3 mi · No rating
Best secondary schools in Lambeth · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
The Elms Academy is in Clapham South (typical home £780,000, crime high).
What is The Elms Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Elms Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Elms Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Elms Academy is in the top 25% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.