The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.2 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.2
5.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
5.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
Source: 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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 166 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 117 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,276
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 25.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Trust
- LEATHERSELLERS' FEDERATION OF SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr Niall Hand (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Manwood Road, Brockley, Lewisham, SE4 1SA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRushey Green Primary School
Primary · 962m away
Rathfern Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Dalmain Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Kilmorie Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Allenby Tutorial Trust
Miscellaneous · 1.5km away
Athelney Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Perrymount Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Prendergast Ladywell School a selective school?
No. Prendergast Ladywell School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Prendergast Ladywell School?
Prendergast Ladywell School currently has 1,276 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Prendergast Ladywell School take?
Prendergast Ladywell School caters for pupils aged 4 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Prendergast Ladywell School?
Prendergast Ladywell School is in Lewisham, SE4 1SA, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Prendergast Ladywell School have a sixth form?
No, Prendergast Ladywell School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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