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Haberdashers' Borough Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Thomas Howells

corporate_fareHABERDASHERS' ASKE'S FEDERATION TRUST

location_onLondon, SE1 0EX

language Visit Website phone 2037641321

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

704

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Attainment 8

47.8

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GCSE Rank

#14 in Southwark

#1,241 of 3,216 nationally

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Haberdashers' Borough Academy is a Free schools secondary school in London, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Haberdashers' Borough Academy is a free schools in London, Southwark, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It is part of HABERDASHERS' ASKE'S FEDERATION TRUST. The school has approximately 917 pupils on roll, of whom 57% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.8, placing the school #14 in Southwark and #1,241 of 3,216 nationally. 42.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

47.8

Grade 5+ E&M

42.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.0%

Entering EBacc78.90%

EBacc APS4.65

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80.20%

EBacc APS4.6

2023

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2022

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

05 March 2024

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2024-03-05

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

7.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.9%(54 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 917 pupils. During this period, there were 64 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	917	64	7.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	915	48	5.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	869	92	10.6%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	863	68	7.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	865	81	9.4%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	702	61	8.7%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	704	53	7.5%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	712	61	8.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	537	29	5.4%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	536	18	3.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	540	5	0.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	360	4	1.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	360	1	0.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	356	1	0.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	175	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	175	2	1.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	175	0	0.0%	4.2%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 49 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 47 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 39 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 28 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 9 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 1 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

78.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

75.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree18%

agree44%

disagree19%

strongly disagree11%

don't know7%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree18%

agree39%

disagree32%

strongly disagree10%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree17%

agree24%

disagree22%

strongly disagree17%

don't know6%

not applicable15%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes26%

no74%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree21%

agree21%

disagree32%

strongly disagree16%

dont know11%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree26%

agree43%

disagree11%

strongly disagree11%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree24%

agree42%

disagree19%

strongly disagree6%

don't know10%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree22%

agree40%

disagree21%

strongly disagree15%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree26%

agree47%

disagree18%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree50%

disagree7%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree24%

agree32%

disagree18%

strongly disagree11%

don't know15%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes69%

no31%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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The St Thomas the Apostle College

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St Michael's Catholic College

Sacred Heart Catholic School

The Charter School East Dulwich