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Haberdashers' Hatcham College

Lewisham, SE14 5SFSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
+0.08
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
246 1st-choice / 221 places
Ranking
#1,350
of 3,141 nationally

About Haberdashers' Hatcham College

Haberdashers' Hatcham College is a large secondary school in Lewisham that is clearly in high demand. With 1,401 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,440, it is running very close to full, and the numbers bear out its popularity: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 867 applications for just 221 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.92 to one. Of those applications, 246 were first-preference choices, and 184 first-preference offers were made. The school's intake reflects a diverse community, with 32 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals — significantly above the national average for secondary schools, which typically sits around 23 per cent. This suggests Hatcham serves a genuinely comprehensive catchment and is a key local option for families across Lewisham. The school is non-denominational and mixed, with a sixth form attached, and is led by headteacher Katie Scott.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPepys Road, New Cross, London, Lewisham, SE14 5SF
HeadteacherKatie Scott
Local AuthorityLewisham
Number of Pupils1,401
Free School Meals (FSM)32.0%
School Capacity1,401 / 1,440 (97% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 Nov 2024): Improved significantly

Source: Ofsted, 25 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
ICT SuiteSwimming PoolSports HallScience LabsDining HallLibraryTheatreMusic RoomsAstro TurfChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

BasketballNetballRowingBadmintonSwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubChoirGardeningModel United NationsDramaArt ClubDebateOrchestraNewspaperDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:05

Source: habshatcham.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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