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Eltham Hill School
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- Greenwich SE9 5EE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make strong progress, especially in English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary.
Academic Progress: Pupils thrive academically with high aspirations and excellent results.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is excellent, with a calm and purposeful atmosphere.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders offer numerous training courses for all staff.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers constantly reflect on their teaching practice.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is strong across all subjects and key stages.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and collaborate effectively.
Current Educational Practices: Curriculum is refined collaboratively across departments.
Opportunities for Involvement: High proportion of pupils take part in extracurricular classes and events.
Communication: Parents are informed about pupils' progress and school events through regular updates.
Parent Satisfaction: Pupils and parents speak highly of the school.
Opportunities for Involvement: Positive relationships with families and strong parental involvement.
Communication: School has established positive communication channels with parents.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils say conflicts are dealt with promptly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Headteacher set high standards and rigorous focus on improving outcomes.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders consider opinions and experiences of staff and pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders ensure an ambitious curriculum and personal development.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and managed effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Exceptional pastoral support system in place.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strong pastoral support ensures pupil safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Well-established routines promote welfare and safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: High number of extracurricular opportunities including theatre trips and clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils effectively balance academics with extracurricular activities.
Extracurricular Offerings: Rich range of cultural experiences and enrichment activities.
Career Counselling Services: Strong careers advice and work experience opportunities.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are well-prepared for higher education, apprenticeships, or employment.
Career Counselling Services: Extensive employer engagement helps students with future careers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Progress of pupils with SEND is exceptionally strong.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Strong identification and support for pupils with SEND.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects across all key stages.
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About Us
Eltham Hill School is a Secondary, Girls school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1261 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 65% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Every student is valued individually at Eltham Hill School, and we are fully devoted to giving them all the opportunity to achieve excellence, happiness, and success. Please click here to view our 2019 Ofsted report. Visitors to our diverse and energetic community have said that they can sense the warmth and creativity in our school just by entering the structure. Our cutting-edge KS3 curriculum places a strong emphasis on creativity, and we offer a wide range of opportunities for students to identify and nurture their abilities. We are proud to be an IB International School and take every opportunity to increase students understanding of the wider world through our curriculum offer, trips abroad and by hosting regular groups of visitors from other countries. Our goal is to help our kids grow into capable, articulate, and considerate young adults. We nurture their leadership skills, resilience and independent thinking through a wide variety of learning experiences and our strong pastoral team ensure that emotional and mental wellbeing are as important as academic success. As the new principal of this excellent school, my top responsibility is to make sure that every student enjoys their time there and performs to their maximum ability. We have amazing facilities, a committed and caring staff and I hope you choose to entrust your daughter to our care for the next stage of her educational journey.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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A
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-19 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.8 | - | 15.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 65% | 34% | 45% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 2.80% | - | 9.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.52 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 28.07% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 38.82% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 57% | 25.5% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% | 11.5% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 47% | 16.68% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.05 | 2.81 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 89.88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 239 | 166 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 86.81% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 10.69% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 47.88% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 15.44% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.81% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.38% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.81% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 27.79% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 37.79% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 55% | 22.39% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% | 13.25% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% | 16.71% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.23 | 2.73 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 88.73% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 231 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 86.6% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 11% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 46.07% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 16.67% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 12.67% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.33% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 4 | 21.88% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 4 | 32% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 24.38% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% 5 | 8.79% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% 5 | 13.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.13 | 2.46 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 93.46% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 141 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 88.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 22.46% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 48.85% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 7.85% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.69% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.38% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 13 | 22% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 19 | 31.27% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 23.55% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 4 | 8.36% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 5 | 12.68% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.07 | 2.48 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 86.18% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 143 | 159 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 82.18% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 16.27% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 47.09% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.91% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.64% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.73% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.82% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 26.35% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 37.6% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 45% | 27.65% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 15.25% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 17.25% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 84.18% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 139 | 152 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 56.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 16.82% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 45.91% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.18% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.27% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.64% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.82% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.51 | 24.23 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33 | 24.02 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.80% | 8.68% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 87 | 140 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 77% | 62% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 3.8% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 17.2% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 11.6% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.54 | 27.3 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.12 | 26 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.0% | 10.84% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 50 | 156 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 67% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 2.6% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 12.1% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 13.4% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.11 | 27.67 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.78 | 27.33 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 7.16% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 75 | 170 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 65% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 5.38% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 12.75% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 11.13% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.03 3 | 27.83 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.17 2 | 27.61 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 7.28% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 18.43% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.29% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 14% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 8.43% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.51 | 22.78 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.57 | 24.75 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.6% | 8.95% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 7 | 15% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 5.86% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 13% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.57% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Eltham Hill School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1