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
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.
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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Nearby alternatives
- Prendergast Ladywell School (51.7)
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
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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