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Haberdashers' Borough Academy

Haberdashers' Borough Academy

Southwark, SE1 0EXSecondary School·Ages 11-18
Goodby Ofsted

80%

Capacity

917

Pupils

3.5x

Demand

About Haberdashers' Borough Academy

Haberdashers' Borough Academy is a state-funded co-educational secondary school with sixth form in Southwark, London, educating pupils from age 11 through to 18. The school has 917 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 1,150 places).

Ofsted has rated Haberdashers' Borough Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Thomas Howells, it falls under Southwark local authority.

In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of -0.23 is below the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is solid at 48.6. Additionally, ranked 2080th out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 19 in Southwark.

Haberdashers' Borough Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 606 applications for 174 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 169 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Haberdashers' Borough Academy include Library, Science Labs, Sixth Form Centre, Astro Turf, Theatre, Dining Hall, ICT Suite.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Badminton, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Debate, Drama, Eco Club, Model UN and 7 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 47.3%, which is well above the national average for secondary schools in England.

For families exploring secondary schools in Southwark, Haberdashers' Borough Academy is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Address94B Southwark Bridge Road, London, Southwark, SE1 0EX
HeadteacherThomas Howells
Local AuthoritySouthwark
Number of Pupils917
Free School Meals (FSM)47.3%
School Capacity917 / 1,150 (80% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 25 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on Progress 8 (-0.23)

2080th of 3,141

Nationally

Top 66%

408th of 487

In London

Top 84%

19th of 19

In Southwark

Top 100%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data

GCSE Results

2023/24

Progress 8 Score

-0.23Below Average

Students make less progress than similar students nationally

BelowAverageAbove

Attainment 8 (vs national avg)

+48.6Well Above Average

Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average

BelowAverageAbove
Grade 9-4 (Standard Pass)72%
Grade 9-5 (Strong Pass)48%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyProfound LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

7
LibraryScience LabsSixth Form CentreAstro TurfTheatreDining HallICT Suite

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

Cross CountryFootballBadmintonSwimmingTennisBasketball

Clubs & Activities

DebateDramaEco ClubModel United NationsDuke of EdinburghChoirFilm ClubGardeningBook ClubOrchestraYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

174

Applications

606

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.5x
0x1x2x3x5x+

169 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Haberdashers' Borough Academy

Haberdashers' Borough Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

02037641321www.habsborough.org.uk

94B Southwark Bridge Road, London

Southwark, SE1 0EX

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94B Southwark Bridge Road, London

Southwark, SE1 0EX

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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