The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 64.0 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
64.0
20.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
73%
31.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
88%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.01
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 117 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 76 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,025
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Trust
- LEATHERSELLERS' FEDERATION OF SCHOOLS
- Head
- Ms Kelly Lovegrove (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Adelaide Avenue, Brockley, London, SE4 1LE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGordonbrock Primary School
Primary · 447m away
Beecroft Garden Primary
Primary · 746m away
Prendergast Ladywell School
All-through · Grammar · 1.1km away
Turnham Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Chelwood Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Holbeach Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Education-My Life Matters
Independent · 1.4km away
Stillness Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Prendergast School a selective school?
No. Prendergast School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Prendergast School?
Prendergast School currently has 1,025 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Prendergast School take?
Prendergast School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Prendergast School?
Prendergast School is in London, SE4 1LE, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Prendergast School have a sixth form?
Yes, Prendergast School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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