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Haberdashers' Knights Primary

Lewisham, BR1 5LWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#4,805
of 13,686 nationally

About Haberdashers' Knights Primary

Haberdashers' Knights Primary is a state-funded mixed primary school in Lewisham that currently has 199 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, leaving some room for growth. The school serves a notably diverse community, with 35.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals — significantly higher than the national average for primary schools, which sits around 23-24%. This context matters when interpreting the school's performance, as it reflects a genuine commitment to serving its local area. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 59 applications for 28 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.11. Of those, 26 were first-preference applications, and 26 first-preference offers were made, meaning every family who put it first got a place. Headteacher Graham Gibson leads a school that Ofsted rated Good across all categories in its December 2023 inspection, with the report published in January 2024.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
AddressBallamore Road, Bromley, Lewisham, BR1 5LW
HeadteacherGraham Gibson
Local AuthorityLewisham
Number of Pupils199
Free School Meals (FSM)35.8%
School Capacity199 / 240 (83% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Music RoomsICT SuiteSports HallSensory RoomOutdoor Playground

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

NetballDanceAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaChoirChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Haberdashers' Knights Primary

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