Eltham Hill School

The school’s vision is built on the pursuit of Excellence, Happiness, and Success. It aims to foster a diverse, inclusive, and caring community that encourages intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a growth mindset. The school prioritises student wellbeing and social justice, aiming to develop confident, responsible, and articulate young women who are prepared to make a positive impact on society.

The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. Key Stage 4 includes GCSE options, while the Sixth Form provides A-Level subjects, AAQs, vocational qualifications, and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). The curriculum emphasizes oracy, literacy, mathematics, and the integration of IT, with a focus on real-life relevance and career education.

The school is a high-achieving comprehensive institution with a history of students securing places at prestigious institutions, including Oxford University and Russell Group universities. It is nationally recognised for its work on equalities and holds awards such as the Rights Respecting Schools Award.

The school provides comprehensive support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including dyslexia and literacy support. A dedicated team, including a SENCo and wellbeing practitioners, manages access arrangements for exams and provides pastoral care to help students navigate the challenges of adolescence.

Eltham Hill School is a community school with a published admission number of 225. Priority is given to children with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan naming the school, followed by looked-after children, those with specific medical or social needs, siblings, and children of staff. Remaining places are allocated based on home-to-school distance.

The school operates on a three-term structure. The academic year typically runs from early September to mid-July, with half-term breaks in October, February, and May, and longer holidays for winter and spring. INSET days are scheduled throughout the year for staff training.

The campus features a library and various specialist learning spaces. It includes facilities for sports, performing arts, and creative subjects, as well as a mural dedicated to Stephen Lawrence. The school also maintains a paperless environment supported by digital platforms like Class Charts.

The school offers an extensive extracurricular programme, including sports, a school choir, debating, and live theatre experiences. Students can participate in local and international visits, engage with expert speakers, and take on roles such as mentors, ambassadors, and student leaders. The EHXtra programme at Key Stage 3 is a specific element designed to broaden student interests and develop transferable skills.