Open Other Secondary Christian Mixed

The Elms Academy

Elms Road, London, SW4 9ET
Part of: UNITED LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Elms Academy
London, SW4 9ET
836 Pupils
875 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
51.30% FSM %
453 Boys
383 Girls
About The Elms Academy

The Elms Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Lambeth, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Christian character.

It has 836 pupils on roll. School capacity: 875. Current headteacher: Amy Welch.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Lambeth or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Lambeth
Region London
Administrative District Lambeth
Parliamentary Constituency Clapham and Brixton Hill
Ward Clapham Common & Abbeville
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Christian
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-09-2004
UKPRN 10016236
URN 134815
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (6)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Shane Young Chair of Local Governing Body 21/10/2020 20/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Theo Boyce Local Governor 11/10/2023 11/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Bill Dhadli Local Governor 05/07/2023 05/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Dan Gilmour Local Governor 03/02/2021 03/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Stacey Howe Local Governor 18/05/2023 18/05/2026 Elected by school staff
Ms Judy Mitchem Local Governor 05/05/2021 05/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Elms Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in London, Lambeth.
The Elms Academy has 836 pupils, with a capacity of 875.
The Elms Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Elms Academy is: Non-selective.
Yes, The Elms Academy has a Christian religious character.
The Headteacher at The Elms Academy is Mrs Amy Welch.
The Elms Academy is at Elms Road, Clapham, London, SW4 9ET, in the Lambeth local authority, London.
Sixth form at The Elms Academy: Has a sixth form.
The Elms Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Amy Welch
Elms Road, Clapham, London, SW4 9ET
02078194700
www.theelmsacademy.org.uk
Location
SW4 9ET  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 134815
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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