Elm Wood School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Elm Wood School
Address: Carnac Street, West Norwood
Town/City: London
Postcode: SE27 9RR
Telephone Number: 02 0867 1621
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: Gipsy Hill Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Jo Leith
Capacity: 446
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 364 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 82% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 29.1%

Location and administration

URN: 100597
DfE Number: 208/2794
UKPRN: 10074652
UPRN: 200000485104
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Lambeth (E09000022)
Constituency: Dulwich and West Norwood (E14001205)
Electoral Ward: Gipsy Hill (E05014103)

Easting & Northing: 532733E, 172061N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 25' 57.53" N 0° 5' 30.57" W
Plus Code: 9C3XCWM5+37

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Luke Carey - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Ms Judith Cavanagh - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Ms Emily Curtis - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Mr George German - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Mr Stuart Hofer - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Mrs Joann Leith - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Mr Rodney Lenthall - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Ms Tasmin Palmer - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Mr Marc Williams - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2029.