The Elms Academy
Academy sponsor led secondary school in London (Lambeth).
Location
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At The Elms Academy, our motto is more than words it's a commitment we bring to life every day. We strive to bring out the best in every student, and we hold ourselves to the same standard as a staff team.
Our mission is to equip young people with the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to excel in an ever‑changing world, and we know this begins with exceptional colleagues. We believe that strong relationships built on respect, care and understanding are at the heart of a successful school community.
As educators and professionals, we work in genuine partnership with families to ensure every student can thrive. Our core values integrity, ambition and determination sit at the centre of everything we do and guide every aspect of school life.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
Key facts
- URN
- 134815
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Christian
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Constituency
- Clapham and Brixton Hill
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2004
Governing body (5 current, 5 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Shane Young Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Shirley Coe | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr William Garrood | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Bill Dhadli | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Stacey Howe | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Judy Mitchem | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Bill Dhadli Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Stacey Howe Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Judy Mitchem Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Dan Gilmour Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record