The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.5
6.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
12.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
74%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.04
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 221 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 116 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,401
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 32%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Trust
- HABERDASHERS' ASKE'S FEDERATION TRUST
- Head
- Ms Katie Scott (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Location
Pepys Road, New Cross, London, SE14 5SF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHaberdashers' Hatcham Free School
Primary · Very close
John Stainer Community Primary School
Primary · 487m away
Ivydale Primary School
Primary · 935m away
Turnham Academy
Primary · 997m away
Chelwood Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
Lift Newlands
Academy · 1.1km away
Beecroft Garden Primary
Primary · 1.3km away
Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Haberdashers' Hatcham College a selective school?
No. Haberdashers' Hatcham College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Haberdashers' Hatcham College's Ofsted rating?
Haberdashers' Hatcham College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Haberdashers' Hatcham College?
Haberdashers' Hatcham College currently has 1,401 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Haberdashers' Hatcham College take?
Haberdashers' Hatcham College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Haberdashers' Hatcham College?
Haberdashers' Hatcham College is in London, SE14 5SF, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Haberdashers' Hatcham College have a sixth form?
Yes, Haberdashers' Hatcham College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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