Located in London, Haberdashers' Borough Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Haberdashers' Borough Academy currently has around 917 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.7% boys and 47.3% girls. Around 47.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.7%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 21.5%. white british pupils make up about 21%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: 94B Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 0EX
Website: www.habsborough.org.uk
Telephone: 02037641321
School Type: Free schools
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Southwark
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Thomas Howells
Religious character:
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 147073

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 05/03/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1150
Number of Pupils: 917
Number of Boys: 483
Number of Girls: 434

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 25.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African21.50%197
White British21.00%193
Other White9.40%86
Other Mixed9.10%83
Caribbean6.50%60
Other (any other ethnic group)5.30%49
White and Black Caribbean4.30%39
White and Black African4.00%37
Unclassified3.90%36
Other Black3.80%35
Other Asian3.10%28
Bangladeshi2.50%23
White and Asian1.90%17
Chinese1.20%11
Pakistani1.10%10
Indian0.70%6
Irish0.50%5
Gypsy/Roma0.20%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.33
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
48%
Local authority average
68%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
48%
Local authority average
49%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
49.7
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
4.5
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre
1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG
4out of 4 1,686 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre
97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW
4out of 4 1,906 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Grove Nursery School
Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY
3out of 4 2,880 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Tachbrook Nursery School
Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT
- not rated 3,192 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Charles Dickens Primary School
Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF
- not rated 156 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Charles Dickens Primary School
Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF
4out of 4 156 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
Redcross Way , Southwark SE1 1HG
4out of 4 334 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Friars Primary Foundation School
Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF
3out of 4 401 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
Little Dorrit Court , SE1 1NJ
3out of 4 423 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Haberdashers' Borough Academy
94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX
3out of 4 0 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School
118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX
2out of 4 855 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School
118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX
- not rated 855 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
London Nautical School
61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA
- not rated 939 yd Foundation school No Boys More About School
London Nautical, City of London Academy
61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA
2out of 4 940 yd Academy sponsor led No Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Morley College London
61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT
- not rated 1,023 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King's College London Maths School
80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ
- not rated 1,264 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
The Marine Society College of the Sea
200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY
- not rated 1,587 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City Lit
Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA
- not rated 2,286 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH
- not rated 2,515 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 951 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
London South Bank University
103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA
- not rated 507 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
London Christian School
40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU
- not rated 536 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Beormund Primary School
Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS
4out of 4 746 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Southwark Inclusive Learning Service KS4 Centre
Porlock Street , SE1 3RY
- not rated 775 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
London College of Printing & Distributive Trades
Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB
- not rated 941 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.