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Prendergast School
Adelaide Avenue, Brockley, London, SE4 1LE, Lewisham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.8 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,025
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 5% nationally and 80% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. The school also boasts a high EBacc entry rate of 88%, indicating a commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 64.0 | Top 5% 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%. | 80% | Top 16% 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%. | 73% | Top 8% 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%. | 88% | Top 4% 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%. | 70% | Top 4% UK |
Parent View (227 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
96%
My child feels safe
95%
My child makes good progress
94%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School has high expectations
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Good range of subjects
90%
Behaviour is good
90%
School keeps me informed
89%
Progress is communicated
88%
School supports development
81%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British30.6%
White Other12.3%
Black African11.4%
Mixed Other8.7%
Black Caribbean6.7%
Mixed W+Asian4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.0%
Asian Other3.4%
Other3.0%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Black Other2.0%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Asian Indian1.3%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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51.45947, -0.02600 · SE4 1LE
School details
Local authorityLewisham
RegionLondon
URN150319
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.prendergast-school.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Prendergast School rated by Ofsted?
Prendergast School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is Prendergast School a good school?
Prendergast School scores 96.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% 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 Prendergast School?
Based on 227 Ofsted Parent View responses, Prendergast School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Prendergast School in GCSEs?
Prendergast School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 64.0. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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