Haberdashers' Hatcham College
London, SE14 5SF · Lewisham · secondary school
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7th of 13 secondary schools in Lewisham we can score, 14 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.5/10 against 686 of them, against 6.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 57.8 · 78 | 30% | 2.35 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.08 · 56 | 25% | 1.39 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.3 · 75 | 10% | 0.75 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Haberdashers' Hatcham College overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following a December 2024 inspection. In 2024/25, 54.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.08 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the LAMDA Drama Club, participate in Duke of Edinburgh, Arts Award, school productions, exhibitions, and concerts, and attend trips and visits. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,375 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,440. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Attainment 8 scores? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Haberdashers' Hatcham College
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that Haberdashers' Hatcham College is a "highly ambitious school" where staff believe pupils can achieve "excellent outcomes, whatever their starting point." Evidence suggests the school's work has "improved significantly across all areas" since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded inspection.
Strengths
- The "carefully considered curriculum" is broad and ordered to build knowledge logically, preparing pupils well for the future.
- Teachers possess "strong expertise," presenting information clearly and helping pupils apply knowledge in "increasingly sophisticated ways."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified accurately and supported to "fully participate in school life."
- The school provides "rich experiences" that broaden cultural and character education, including extensive extracurricular activities and first-hand learning.
- Sixth form provision is "exceptionally well supported," with students having the prior knowledge to succeed in their courses.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.8 |
| 2024/25 | 50.5 |
| 2025/26 | 51.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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