Prendergast Ladywell School

URN: 100747 • Lewisham SE4 1SA

Overview

Name
Prendergast Ladywell School
URN
100747
Type
Foundation school
Phase
All-through
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
69.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Niall Hand (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Manwood Road, Lewisham SE4 1SA

Summary

Prendergast Ladywell School is a mixed all-through foundation school located in Lewisham, catering to students aged 4 to 16. With a current enrolment of 1,278 pupils against a capacity of 1,320, the school provides a supportive and inclusive environment aimed at fostering academic excellence. The school's ethos is built around the values of Community, Ambition, Resilience, Effort, and Success, encapsulated in the motto "Achieve Excellence."

The curriculum is designed to offer high-quality teaching alongside a range of enrichment activities, encouraging students to engage positively with their education and community. The school is committed to nurturing reflective and responsible citizens who contribute to society. Relationships among students and staff are grounded in compassion and mutual respect, promoting a sense of belonging.

Prendergast Ladywell School actively participates in the Leathersellers' Federation, enhancing collaboration and support within the educational community. In-year admissions for the 2025-26 academic year are currently open, with applications welcomed for Year 7 to Year 11, although spaces are typically limited.

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Key details

LA
Lewisham
Age range
4 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1320
Pupils
1278
Boys
745
Girls
533
FSM %
28.60
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
2023-12-31
Last Ofsted
2019-02-27
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
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Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1278 745 533 1320 28.60
2024-09-11 1278 745 533 1320 28.60
2023-09-11 1273 707 566 1320 29.60
2022-09-11 1273 707 566 1320 29.60
2021-09-11 1222 642 580 1320 26.30
2020-09-11 1122 568 554 1320 23.90

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