The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
28%
+20.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Trust
- HABERDASHERS' ASKE'S FEDERATION TRUST
- Head
- Miss Emily Gyimah
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Pepys Road, London, SE14 5SF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJohn Stainer Community Primary School
Primary · 430m away
Ivydale Primary School
Primary · 883m away
Turnham Academy
Primary · 938m away
Chelwood Nursery School
Nursery · 973m away
Lift Newlands
Academy · 1.1km away
Beecroft Garden Primary
Primary · 1.2km away
Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich
Secondary · 1.4km away
Rye Oak Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School's Ofsted rating?
Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School?
Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School take?
Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School?
Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School 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 Free School have a sixth form?
No, Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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