Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary
86%
Capacity
406
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary
Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary is a state-funded None primary school serving the Lewisham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 406 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 470 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emily Gyimah, it falls under Lewisham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2879th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 59 in Lewisham.
Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary is a popular choice with families — it received 137 applications for 58 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Library, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Forest School.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics, Netball, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Book Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lewisham, Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Hunsdon Road, London, Lewisham, SE14 5RD |
| Headteacher | Emily Gyimah |
| Local Authority | Lewisham |
| Number of Pupils | 406 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.9% |
| School Capacity | 406 / 470 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2879th of 13,686
Nationally
603rd of 1,592
In London
11th of 59
In Lewisham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
75%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
137
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
48 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hunsdon Road, London
Lewisham, SE14 5RD
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