Elm Wood School is a community school serving families in London and the wider Lambeth area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 3 to 11. It currently has 366 pupils on roll with space for 446, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 28 January 2025, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.