Located in London, Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary currently has around 406 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.2% boys and 47.8% girls. Around 39.9% 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 3.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.6%.

The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 31.3%. caribbean pupils make up about 13.8% , followed by white british at 10.3%

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: Hunsdon Road, London, SE14 5RD
Website: www.habshatchamprimary.org.uk
Telephone: 02076529560
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Lewisham
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Emily Gyimah
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 147355

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 29/11/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 470
Number of Pupils: 406
Number of Boys: 212
Number of Girls: 194

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 6.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African31.30%127
Caribbean13.80%56
White British10.30%42
Other White8.10%33
Other Mixed8.10%33
White and Black African5.70%23
Other Black4.70%19
Other (any other ethnic group)3.70%15
White and Black Caribbean3.70%15
White and Asian3.00%12
Unclassified2.50%10
Other Asian2.20%9
Chinese1.50%6
Irish1.00%4
Bangladeshi0.20%1
Indian0.20%1
Pakistani0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Above Average (5.6)
Writing: Above Average (2.5)
Maths: Well Above Average (5.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
83%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
66%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
6%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
109.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
105.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
105.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Clyde Nursery School.
Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH
3out of 4 1,116 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Nell Gwynn Nursery School
Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT
3out of 4 1,482 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 1,765 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ann Bernadt Nursery School
29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT
- not rated 2,405 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Chelwood Nursery School
Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ
4out of 4 2,556 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 Primary
Hunsdon Road , SE14 5RD
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Monson Primary School
Hunsdon Road , SE14 5RD
- not rated 47 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Kender Primary School
Kender Street , New Cross SE14 5JA
- not rated 640 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Childeric Primary School
Childeric Road , New Cross SE14 6DG
- not rated 713 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Childeric Primary School
Childeric Road , New Cross SE14 6DG
3out of 4 713 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Deptford Green School
Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN
3out of 4 755 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Haberdashers Askes School
Jerningham Road , Lewisham SE14 5NY
- not rated 846 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 1,302 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School
Haberdashers Askes School
Pepys Road , SE14 5SF
- not rated 1,432 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Haberdashers' Hatcham College
Pepys Road , SE14 5SF
3out of 4 1,432 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable 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 1,528 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
LeSoCo
Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT
- not rated 2,067 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Southwark College
Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE
- not rated 2,372 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 2,979 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Prendergast Vale School
Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN
- not rated 2,979 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kings Kids Christian School
100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU
- not rated 648 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Goldsmiths College, University of London
New Cross , SE14 6NW
- not rated 1,056 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Southwark Inclusive Learning Service Plus (Sils+)
18 St Mary's Road , Southwark SE15 2DW
- not rated 1,111 yd Pupil referral unit No Mixed More About School
The Education Support Centre
18 St Mary's Road , SE15 2DW
- not rated 1,118 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Treasure House (London) CIC
The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF
- not rated 1,240 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.