The Elms Academy

“Our academies are a seven year journey” Leon Wilson – Executive Principal We are a friendly and inclusive Sixth Form in Clapham, with a broad curriculum and a diverse student body that reflects our vibrant community. Our Sixth Form is the first choice for students studying at both The Elms Academy and The Hurlingham Academy and we also welcome external applicants looking to join a Sixth Form that will bring out the best in them. We are now oversubscribed with over 210 students studying A Levels and BTECs across years 12 and 13. In May 2025, Ofsted called the education we offer pupils “exceptional” and commented that our students “achieve extremely well”. We are proud to offer our students sustained academic and vocational excellence with student progress that positions us within the top 1% of Sixth Forms in England over the past 3 years.Our A Level average grade and point score are the highest of any state sponsored academy in the borough of Lambeth for three years in a row and outperform most other non-fee paying sixth forms and colleges in neighbouring boroughs. This transforms the opportunities available to our students. Read more about our students’ record exam results and destinations via the navigation panel.The Sixth Form approach is different and involves an unrelenting focus on high standards for all which sets the highest expectations for student conduct and academic progress. We work hard to create a nurturing, ambitious and focused environment where all can achieve their potential. We sweat the small stuff and make every minute count. This approach has resulted in a large and growing proportion of our diverse student body gaining offers to study at the top 20 competitive universities in the UK including Oxford and Cambridge.Developing young people as all round individuals and active citizens who live with integrity is what we call education with character. Being equipped with the attributes, knowledge and skills to successfully navigate any situation will lead to a more fulfilling life and one that contributes positively to society. We have many enrichment opportunities and have unique partnerships with organisations that help us to achieve these aims including United Learning, the NHS, universities, charities and private enterprise.We have state of the art facilities in many areas of the curriculum we offer including a professional recording studio, fully-equipped laboratories, a professional theatre setting and a number of specialist art rooms. We also have two large libraries – one of which is dedicated entirely to the Sixth Form, a fully equipped fitness gym and floodlit multi-games area to ensure that students can unwind and relax.We also have a bespoke careers service and offer incredible university guidance all year round with our in-house co-ordinator.You are welcome to visit us anytime in the school day for a tour (no reservation needed) and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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