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Elmhurst School, South Croydon

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Elmhurst School details

Address:
Elmhurst School
44-48 South Park Hill Road, South Croydon, Surrey CR2 7DW
Telephone:
020 8688 0661
Fax:
020 8686 7675
Email:
office@elmhurstschool.net
Website:
www.elmhurstschool.net
Authority:
Croydon
Admissions:
Selective
Gender of entry:
Boys
Age range:
4-11
Number of students:
230
Affiliation:
ISA
Last inspection:
February 2001. Read the full inspection report.

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ISC accredited

General information

Headteacher: M J Apsley, appointed in September 2006.

Staff: 13 (men 3, women 10).

Background: Founded in 1869; on present site since 1936; housed in three adjacent houses, two of which are Victorian in origin. Although there is no on-site playing field or swimming pool, pupils use facilities at nearby schools. French is taught from reception. Variety of sports: footbal, crciket, rugby, hockey, tennis, table tennis, swimming, athletics, basketball, chess; all sports played competitively; local, regionla and national success, including ISA five-a-side national football champions in 2004. Range of extra-curricular actvities for Years 3 to 6. Dramatic productions for each year-group. School orchestra, three choirs, recorders' group. Ethos: 'To fulfil educational (academic) potential of each child; to develop confidence and self-esteem; to provide a range of activities and opportunities so that talent can be identified and developed.' .

Approach to discipline: Elmhurst operates a house system with positive and negative marks for rewards/punishments. Procedure for dealing with those gaining regular negatives includes discussion and liaison with parents.

Uniform: Navy blazer, cap, tie with red piping; no caps in Year 6.

Special needs: Special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) is available for 10 periods a week.

Inspection: February 2001: 'Elmhurst school for boys is a good school that serves its pupils and their parents well. The school recognises and celebrates the richness and diversity of the cultural traditions of its pupils and their families. Attainment exceeds expectations for the age and aptitudes of the pupils. Progress is good and boys are generally successful in external examinations and tests. Although sometimes in lessons, the most able pupils are not sufficiently challenged. The quality of education is good; pupils learn effectively and behave very well. Attendance is above average and teaching is good and often very good. The school offers a broad range of learning experiences in and out of school and the curriculum is broad and balanced. Assessment, recording and reporting pupils? progress are thorough and the school knows its pupils well, enabling it to support and guide individuals effectively. A vast amount of information is gathered and used appropriately to track the progress of individual pupils. It is not always used to plan teaching and learning or inform curriculum development. The provision for spiritual development is good and moral and cultural development are integral to all aspects of school life and have a significant impact on pupils? very good behaviour, self discipline and the highly successful relationships at all levels. Measures taken to promote pupils? welfare are effective. Management is sound but the new structures are not yet having an impact on standards and the quality of teaching and learning.'

Secondary schools: Whitgift School.

Boys' age range: 4 to 11.

Factors taken into account other than academic ability: Siblings, disabilities.

Selection procedures: Reading and comprehension test, mathematics test; all oral at reception. Recognition of understanding and communication.

Day pupils: 230.

Average class size (Year 5): 24.

Subjects taught at seven: 14.

Subjects taught at 11: 14.

All teachers hold teaching qualifications?: Y.

Teachers with degrees: 15.

Specialist teachers used: All subjects are eventually taught by specialists, but at different starting stages. For example, reception have specialists for music and French.

Subjects taught in addition to national curriculum: French; various aspects of games.

Sports offered: Football, cricket, rugby, hockey, tennis, table tennis, swimming, water polo, athletics, basketball, chess and volleyball.

On-site sports facilities: Sports grids in hard playground area; school hall.

Off-site sports facilities: Neighbouring Whitgift School facilities; Croydon Arena hired for athletics; swimming at three local independent schools.

Percentage receiving instrumental tuition (Year 5): 24%.

Daily act of collective worship?: Y.

Pupils sit SATs?: Y.

SATs results provided by QCA-approved body?: Y.

Common entrance?: N.

Percentage admitted to senior schools on reduced fees: 33%.

Major scholarships won: Top awars in 2004 to Whitgift School, Trinity School and Caterham School; among many others.

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