Haberdashers' Hatcham College, based in London, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Haberdashers' Hatcham College currently has around 1401 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.9% boys and 49.1% girls. Around 32.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.4%.

The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 29.2%. white british pupils make up about 22%

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.

Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (96%) , including 65% who stay in school sixth forms and 13% progressing to further education , while SP enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Pepys Road, London, SE14 5SF
Website: www.habshatcham.org.uk
Telephone: 02076529510
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Lewisham
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Katie Scott
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 135073

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 26/02/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1440
Number of Pupils: 1401
Number of Boys: 713
Number of Girls: 688

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 23.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African29.20%409
White British22.00%308
Caribbean9.50%133
Other White8.00%112
Other Mixed6.90%97
Other (any other ethnic group)5.60%78
White and Black Caribbean3.20%45
Other Black3.00%42
White and Black African2.80%39
White and Asian2.30%32
Unclassified2.20%31
Other Asian1.70%24
Chinese1.60%23
Bangladeshi0.90%12
Indian0.80%11
Irish0.40%5
Pakistani0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Above average (0.19)
Of the 221 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 210 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.19
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
-0.06
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
67%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
49%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
53%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
40%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
51.2
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
44.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.8
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
4.0
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
97%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chelwood Nursery School
Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ
4out of 4 1,127 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Nell Gwynn Nursery School
Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT
3out of 4 1,805 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Clyde Nursery School.
Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH
3out of 4 2,128 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre
McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH
- not rated 2,244 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ann Bernadt Nursery School
29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT
- not rated 2,848 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School
Pepys Road , SE14 5SF
- not rated 65 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Edmund Waller Primary School
Waller Road , New Cross SE14 5LY
3out of 4 524 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
John Stainer Community Primary School
Mantle Road , Brockley SE4 2DY
4out of 4 531 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hollydale Primary School
Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2AR
- not rated 684 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School
St James's , New Cross SE14 6AD
3out of 4 895 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Telegraph Hill School
Wallbutton Road , Brockley SE4 2NY
- not rated 207 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hatcham Wood School
Wallbutton Road , Brockley SE4 2NY
- not rated 207 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Haberdashers Askes School
Jerningham Road , Lewisham SE14 5NY
- not rated 694 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
The St Thomas the Apostle College
Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2EB
4out of 4 1,033 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School
Deptford Green School
Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN
3out of 4 1,378 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Crossways Sixth Form
Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL
- not rated 246 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
LeSoCo
Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT
- not rated 1,330 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Christ The King Sixth Form College
Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE
- not rated 3,126 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Prendergast Vale School
Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN
3out of 4 2,125 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Prendergast Vale School
Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN
- not rated 2,125 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Prendergast Ladywell School
Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA
3out of 4 2,509 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Prendergast Ladywell School
Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA
- not rated 2,509 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Meadowgate School
Revelon Road , Brockley SE4 2PR
- not rated 632 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Goldsmiths College, University of London
New Cross , SE14 6NW
- not rated 980 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Education Support Centre
18 St Mary's Road , SE15 2DW
- not rated 1,009 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Southwark Inclusive Learning Service Plus (Sils+)
18 St Mary's Road , Southwark SE15 2DW
- not rated 1,017 yd Pupil referral unit No Mixed More About School
Lift Newlands
Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ
3out of 4 1,197 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.