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Eltham Hill School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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location_onLondon, SE9 5EE

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

1,227

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Attainment 8

52.3

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GCSE Rank

#6 in Greenwich

#685 of 3,216 nationally

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Eltham Hill School is a Community school secondary school in London, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Eltham Hill School is a community school in London, Greenwich, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,304 pupils on roll, of whom 26% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.3, placing the school #6 in Greenwich and #685 of 3,216 nationally. 57.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 29.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 23 A-level subjects. 65.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 29.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.01 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

52.3

Grade 5+ E&M

57.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)29.6%

Entering EBacc56.10%

EBacc APS4.74

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58.40%

EBacc APS4.72

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.52

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS5.05

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55%

EBacc APS5.23

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS4.13

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS4.07

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.01

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*7.2%

Achieving A*–A29.7%

Achieving A*–B65.2%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate96.8%

A-level subjects offered23

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.15

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate96.80%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

112

Retention rate97.30%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate98.2%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 March 2024

Inspection Report

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15 January 2019

Inspection Report

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19 March 2014

Inspection Report

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11 January 2012

Inspection Report

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30 June 2010

Inspection Report

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03 June 2008

Inspection Report

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14 November 2006

Inspection Report

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18 November 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2019-01-15

Exempt School Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2014-03-19

None Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.5%(7 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,304 pupils. During this period, there were 8 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,304	8	0.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,312	12	0.9%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,258	8	0.6%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,261	8	0.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,258	10	0.8%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,226	27	2.2%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,227	27	2.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,234	15	1.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,166	22	1.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,168	19	1.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,162	9	0.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,159	16	1.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,160	6	0.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,179	4	0.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,153	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,153	4	0.3%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,149	23	2.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,114	6	0.5%	3.1%	3
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,114	10	0.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,104	23	2.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,128	17	1.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,140	15	1.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,130	18	1.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,146	20	1.7%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,153	33	2.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,155	62	5.4%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 147 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 62 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 40 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 15 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 10 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

14.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree51%

agree38%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree37%

agree46%

disagree11%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree40%

agree22%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

not applicable23%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes32%

no68%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree37%

agree28%

disagree16%

strongly disagree14%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree63%

agree29%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree57%

agree32%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree49%

agree41%

disagree8%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree63%

agree34%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree72%

agree26%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree57%

agree28%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes93%

no7%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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