Key stage 2 2018/19
#14,031 of 14,886
Worse than 94% of schools in England
Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
GCSE 2025/26
#2,223 of 3,312
Worse than 67% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#2,288 of 2,536
Worse than 90% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Jun 2017
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 135070.
Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.
| Measure | This school | Lewisham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 40%, worse than England, worse than Lewisham | 68% | 65% |
| Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing. | 11%, similar to England, similar to Lewisham | 10% | 11% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 103, similar to England, worse than Lewisham | 105 | 104 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 108, better than England, better than Lewisham | 106 | 105 |
| Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 105, similar to England, worse than Lewisham | 107 | 106 |
| Expected standard in reading | 66%, worse than England, worse than Lewisham | 76% | 74% |
| Expected standard in writing | 74%, worse than England, worse than Lewisham | 78% | 79% |
| Expected standard in maths | 49%, worse than England, worse than Lewisham | 81% | 79% |
| Pupils taking tests | 35 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2018-2019.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Lewisham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 42.7, worse than England, worse than Lewisham | 46.9 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 56.9%, worse than England, worse than Lewisham | 65.5% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 40.6%, worse than England, worse than Lewisham | 47.9% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 6.1%, worse than England, worse than Lewisham | 14.1% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 51.8%, worse than England, worse than Lewisham | 60.3% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 197 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Lewisham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 24.95, worse than England, worse than Lewisham | 33.62 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 25, worse than England, worse than Lewisham | 34.13 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | C- | - | - |
| AAB or better | 0%, worse than England, worse than Lewisham | 12.2% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | -0.45, worse than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Below average, worse than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 66 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Dist | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 1,098 |
| Girls | 459 |
| Boys | 639 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 45.4% |
| First language not English | 34.5% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 1,340 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 18.1% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 360 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 165 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 22 |
| Average class size | 21.9 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 16.4 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 13.1 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 66.8 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 8 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 27.67 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 76.2 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 58.2 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 6 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 12 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Reception)Places offered on national offer day. | 12 |
| Applications (Reception)Includes every preference parents listed. | 48 |
| First preference applications (Reception)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 12 |
| First preference offers (Reception)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 12 |
| Applications from another local authority (Reception) | 2 |
| Offers made (Year 7)2026/27Places offered on national offer day. | 120 |
| Applications (Year 7)2026/27Includes every preference parents listed. | 285 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)2026/27Families who put this school as their first choice. | 72 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)2026/27First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 72 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7)2026/27 | 24 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Lewisham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 6.2%, better than England, similar to Lewisham | 6.4% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 14.3%, better than England, better than Lewisham | 17.2% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 1.7%, better than England, similar to Lewisham | 1.8% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 17.6% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 10.2% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.1% |
| Permanent exclusions | 1 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 92% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 88.9% |
| School sixth form | 47.2% |
| Further education | 23.6% |
| Sixth form college | 17.6% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 4.5% |
| Employment | 2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 80.5% |
| Higher education | 57.6% |
| Employment | 12.7% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 12.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.5% |
| Further education | 0.8% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Launcelot Primary School and Nursery | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 6 May 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Good Shepherd RC School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Haberdashers' Knights Primary | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Burnt Ash Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Oct 2019. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Rangefield Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Jun 2022. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Cooper's Lane Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Mar 2012. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Downderry Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Forster Park Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Dec 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Marvels Lane Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jul 2016. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Bonus Pastor Catholic College | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Sept 2017. |
Haberdashers' Knights Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 27 Jun 2017.
Haberdashers' Knights Academy ranks 14,031 of 14,886 schools in England for Key stage 2 2018/19 (worse than 94% of schools), 2,223 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (worse than 67% of schools) and 2,288 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 90% of schools).
In 2018/19, 40% of pupils at Haberdashers' Knights Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 65%).
In 2025/26, 40.6% of pupils at Haberdashers' Knights Academy got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 42.7 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Haberdashers' Knights Academy was D+, and 0% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
For Reception entry in 2019/20, Haberdashers' Knights Academy made 12 offers from 48 applications (4 per offer), and 12 of 12 first-preference applicants got a place. For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, it made 120 offers from 285 applications (2.4 per offer), and 72 of 72 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
Haberdashers' Knights Academy has 1,098 pupils aged 11 to 18.
Haberdashers' Knights Academy had 1,340 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Haberdashers' Knights Academy has a sixth form with 360 places in 2024/25.
At Haberdashers' Knights Academy, the average class had 21.9 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 16.4 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Haberdashers' Knights Academy missed 6.2% of sessions (England 8%), and 14.3% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.