The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.2 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.2
1.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
7.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
80%
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 118 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 799
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 40.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Trust
- LEATHERSELLERS' FEDERATION OF SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr Edmund Coogan
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Elmira Street, Lewisham, London, SE13 7BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Saviour's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 578m away
Hopewell School (Bartram)
Independent · 585m away
Prendergast School
Secondary · 830m away
Christ The King Sixth Form College
16 plus · 935m away
Gordonbrock Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Beecroft Garden Primary
Primary · 1.6km away
Brindishe Green School
Primary · 1.6km away
Education-My Life Matters
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Prendergast Vale School a selective school?
No. Prendergast Vale School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Prendergast Vale School?
Prendergast Vale School currently has 799 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Prendergast Vale School take?
Prendergast Vale School caters for pupils aged 3 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Prendergast Vale School?
Prendergast Vale School is in London, SE13 7BN, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Prendergast Vale School have a sixth form?
No, Prendergast Vale School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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