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Elm Wood School
Ages 3–11366 pupils
Elm Wood School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London, within the Lambeth local authority. The school has around 366 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in London can view Elm Wood School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in London (SE27 9RR), Elm Wood School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)61%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)2%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score106
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score104
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake29.4%
Free school meals29.4%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language21.4%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled85%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.7%
Attendance93.7%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.0
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence17.0%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in London
All schools in London →Kingswood Primary School0.4 miKingsdale Foundation SchoolOutstanding · 0.3 miDulwich Prep & Senior0.3 miAlleyn's Oakfield0.6 miDulwich Wood Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miSt Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 mi
See the full area report for SE27 9RR →