The short version
Average GCSE results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.8
4.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
79%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 917
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 47.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Trust
- HABERDASHERS' ASKE'S FEDERATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Thomas Howells
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
94B Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 0EX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRobert Browning Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
South Bank University Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
The Park College
Special school · 1.9km away
Bbi School
Independent · 2.0km away
Michael Faraday School
Primary · 2.0km away
Vauxhall Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Haberdashers' Borough Academy a selective school?
No. Haberdashers' Borough Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Haberdashers' Borough Academy's Ofsted rating?
Haberdashers' Borough Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Haberdashers' Borough Academy?
Haberdashers' Borough Academy currently has 917 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Haberdashers' Borough Academy take?
Haberdashers' Borough Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Haberdashers' Borough Academy?
Haberdashers' Borough Academy is in London, SE1 0EX, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Haberdashers' Borough Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Haberdashers' Borough Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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