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Haberdashers' Hatcham College
Pepys Road, New Cross, London, SE14 5SF, Lewisham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.6 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,401
Capacity
1,440
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 50.5, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 67% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school excels in EBacc entry, with 74% of students participating, and shows strong parent satisfaction, with 86% recommending it. However, while 79% of students progress to university, only 22% make it to top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in post-secondary outcomes.
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Last inspected: 26 February 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.5 | Top 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 67% | Top 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 54% | Top 27% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 74% | Top 15% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 45% | Top 15% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 79% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 22% | Above avg |
Based on 171 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (181 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child feels safe
91%
School has high expectations
88%
My child is happy
87%
I'd recommend this school
86%
My child makes good progress
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
Behaviour is good
84%
School supports development
83%
School keeps me informed
81%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African29.2%
White British22.0%
Black Caribbean9.5%
White Other8.0%
Mixed Other6.9%
Other5.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Black Other3.0%
Mixed W+B African2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Asian Other1.7%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Asian Indian0.8%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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51.46785, -0.04350 · SE14 5SF
School details
Local authorityLewisham
RegionLondon
URN135073
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.habshatcham.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Haberdashers' Hatcham College rated by Ofsted?
Haberdashers' Hatcham College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 February 2019.
Is Haberdashers' Hatcham College a good school?
Haberdashers' Hatcham College scores 65.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Haberdashers' Hatcham College?
Based on 181 Ofsted Parent View responses, Haberdashers' Hatcham College receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Haberdashers' Hatcham College in GCSEs?
Haberdashers' Hatcham College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.5. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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