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Prendergast Ladywell School
Manwood Road, Brockley, Lewisham, SE4 1SA, Lewisham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.4 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,276
Capacity
1,320
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this all-through school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results where the Attainment 8 score places it in the top 33% nationally. While 67% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in KS2 outcomes, where only 59% meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment with a decent level of parent satisfaction, making it a strong option in the Lewisham area.
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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. | 49.2 | Top 33% 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 47% 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%. | 48% | Top 40% 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%. | 51% | Top 28% 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%. | 34% | Top 28% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 59% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British32.7%
White Other12.1%
Black African11.1%
Mixed Other8.0%
Black Caribbean8.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Other2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Black Other2.0%
Asian Other1.8%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
White Irish0.9%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.44971, -0.02761 · SE4 1SA
School details
Local authorityLewisham
RegionLondon
URN150318
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.prendergast-ladywell.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Prendergast Ladywell School rated by Ofsted?
Prendergast Ladywell School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 February 2019.
Is Prendergast Ladywell School a good school?
Prendergast Ladywell School scores 68.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Prendergast Ladywell School in GCSEs?
Prendergast Ladywell School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.2. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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