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 .
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/02/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1440 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1401 |
| Number of Boys: | 713 |
| Number of Girls: | 688 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.4% | 8.2% |
| African | 29.20% | 409 |
| White British | 22.00% | 308 |
| Caribbean | 9.50% | 133 |
| Other White | 8.00% | 112 |
| Other Mixed | 6.90% | 97 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.60% | 78 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.20% | 45 |
| Other Black | 3.00% | 42 |
| White and Black African | 2.80% | 39 |
| White and Asian | 2.30% | 32 |
| Unclassified | 2.20% | 31 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 24 |
| Chinese | 1.60% | 23 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 12 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 11 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.