Haberdashers' Borough Academy

A good free schools school in Southwark. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Haberdashers' Borough Academy.

London, SE10EX Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
49.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: -0.23
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 71.5%
Continue in education or training
Not published
Raw: No data published
Sustained employment
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
5 March 2024
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
94B Southwark Bridge Road
London, SE10EX
Phone
2037641321
Website
habsborough.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147073
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
94B Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 0EX
Website
www.habsborough.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HABERDASHERS' ASKE'S FEDERATION TRUST
Capacity
1150 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
863
Free School Meals
47.7% (412 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.6
English Attainment 8:
10.5
Maths Attainment 8:
9.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.6
Ebacc English:
97.7%
Ebacc Entry:
44.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
90.1%
Ebacc Languages:
82.0%
Ebacc Maths:
98.8%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.7%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.23
Progress 8 Range:
-0.44 to -0.01

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
44.8 (+25.4 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
71.5 (+19.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.6 (+9.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
54 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
108
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
863 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together, Stronger"

Community Aspiration Resilience Kindness

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Borough Academy. The Principal emphasizes becoming their best at Borough, high aspirations, and a culture of kindness and resilience. The school highlights a strong community, a broad curriculum, and partnerships with world-leading organisations. The Haberdashers’ Advantage programme and a personalised pastoral model are central to student development and belonging.

Facilities

Community use of facilities at the main site and Grotto Place Partnership with Vivify Venues for community lettings

Curriculum Highlights

Haberdashers' Advantage programme offering wide-ranging opportunities and experiences Curriculum planned for the child’s entire journey from age 3 to 18, with strong foundational learning A broad, rich curriculum with a global outlook guided by Haberdashers' Primary and Secondary Teaching Principles and Curriculum Experience Model Results and progression open doors to post-school opportunities, including apprenticeships and university

SEND Provision

The Pupil Premium is extra funding to help disadvantaged pupils thrive. It includes those entitled to free school meals or looked after by the local authority. The funding aims to close the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers. Borough Academy emphasises high-quality teaching, individualized approaches to learning, data-driven decision making, appropriate behavioural and emotional support, and regular monitoring of attainment to tailor interventions. Historical spends and pupil counts are provided (2020–2025).

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