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Prendergast School

Lewisham, SE4 1LESecondaryAges 11–18GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Progress 8
+0.57
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#405 of 3,141 nationally

About Prendergast School

Prendergast School is a girls' secondary school in Lewisham that stands out even in a strong local field. It ranks 1st out of 15 state secondary schools in the borough, placing it in the top 25% nationally for Progress 8. Its closest competitor by score is St Matthew Academy, which shares the same 0.57 Progress 8 score, followed by Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham (0.53) and Bonus Pastor Catholic College (0.43). The school is one of only three Outstanding-rated secondaries in Lewisham, and the nearest of those, St Matthew Academy, is just 1.9 km away. Headteacher Kelly Lovegrove leads a school of 1,025 pupils aged 11 to 18, with no religious character. The school's strong local reputation is backed by consistent academic performance that places it well ahead of the Lewisham average.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterNone
AddressAdelaide Avenue, London, Lewisham, SE4 1LE
HeadteacherKelly Lovegrove
Local AuthorityLewisham
Number of Pupils1,025

Facilities

10
Art StudiosLibraryDining HallPlaying FieldsSixth Form CentreICT SuiteAstro TurfGymnasiumSwimming PoolMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

FootballTennisDanceCross CountryMartial ArtsHockey

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubEco ClubDramaNewspaperDuke of EdinburghDebateChoir

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Prendergast School

Prendergast School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.