Eltham Hill School is a mainstream secondary school in Greenwich, London, for girls aged 11 to 19. In January 2026, 255 of its 1,350 pupils (18.9%) were getting SEN support and 31 (2.3%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–19
- 1,350 pupils
- Girls only
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Greenwich.
18.9% get SEN support
255 of 1,350 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
2.3% have an EHC plan
31 of 1,350 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia131
- Social, emotional and mental health60
- Autism58
- Speech, language and communication13
- Physical disability6
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Girls only
- Pupils
- 1,350 (places for 1,050)
- Headteacher
- Ms Erika Podmore
- Free school meals
- 23.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Greenwich
- School reference (URN)
- 100182
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Greenwich council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, January 2019; school remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (March 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in January 2019. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, March 2024).
Contact and getting there
Eltham Hill, London, SE9 5EE
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- King's Oak School Special school · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- Wize Up Independent · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- Leigh Academy Halley Mainstream + base · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted report card (2025) 1.3 miles
- Leigh Stationers' Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 1.3 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Harris Academy Greenwich Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 13.9%, EHC plans 3.9% 0.3 miles
- Haimo Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 20.2%, EHC plans 4% 0.4 miles
- Eltham Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 17.1%, EHC plans 3.8% 0.5 miles
All mainstream schools in Greenwich SEND schools in Greenwich
Questions about Eltham Hill School
How many pupils at Eltham Hill School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 255 of the 1,350 pupils (18.9%) were getting SEN support and 31 (2.3%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Eltham Hill School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (131 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (60 pupils) and autism (58 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Eltham Hill School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Eltham Hill School?
Through Greenwich council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Eltham Hill School?
You can ask for Eltham Hill School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Eltham Hill School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Leigh Academy Halley, about 1.3 miles away.
Where is Eltham Hill School?
Eltham Hill, London, SE9 5EE, in Greenwich.
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