Elm Wood School
#1419 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#10507 of 15,697 nationally
About Elm Wood School
Elm Wood School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Lambeth local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 364 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 38.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1419th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (49th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (23th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 364; capacity filled 81.6%.
There are 1547 schools in London; Elm Wood School ranks 1041st of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)64%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)2%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)29.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Elm Wood School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 364
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 29.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 81.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 64%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 2%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Elm Wood School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Kingsdale Foundation School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
2,550 students · 484 m away
Dulwich Prep & Senior
LONDON · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
808 students · 528 m away
Kingswood Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
362 students · 571 m away
Dulwich Wood Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students · 631 m away
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
201 students · 798 m away
Rosemead Preparatory School
London · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
263 students · 932 m away
Julian's School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
908 students · 942 m away
Alleyn's Oakfield
London · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
215 students · 982 m away
Dulwich College
London · Independent all-through · Ages 0–19
1,923 students · 1.0 km away
The Elmgreen School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,082 students · 1.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Montbelle Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
364 students
Harlyn Primary School
Middlesex · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
364 students
Strand-on-the-Green Junior School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
364 students
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Hounslow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
363 students
Kingswood Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
362 students
Fairlawn Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
362 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Elm Wood School a good school?
Elm Wood School has a Success Index (England) of 38.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1419 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Elm Wood School rank in London?
Elm Wood School ranks #1419 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #10507 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Elm Wood School?
Elm Wood School had 364 students in 2025.
Is Elm Wood School a primary school or a secondary school?
Elm Wood School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Elm Wood School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Elm Wood School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.