Haberdashers' Hatcham College
URN: 135073 • London SE14 5SF
Overview
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katie Scott (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 02076529510
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Pepys Road, London SE14 5SF
Summary
Haberdashers' Hatcham College is a mixed secondary academy located in New Cross, London, with a current enrolment of 1,401 pupils. Established in 1876, the school is part of the Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South, which includes several primary and secondary institutions in the area. The college offers a seamless transition for students from its partnered primary schools, ensuring continuity in education from age 3 to 18.
The curriculum at Hatcham College is broad and balanced, with a strong emphasis on music, which is a specialism of the school. Approximately 10% of pupil places are allocated to students demonstrating musical aptitude. The college also provides a diverse range of pathways at Key Stage 4 and 5, with many students progressing to higher education, including prestigious universities.
Hatcham College prides itself on its diverse student body, reflecting a variety of backgrounds and cultures. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and offers extensive support, including access to a full-time careers advisor and various enrichment opportunities to develop essential skills for future success.
The curriculum at Hatcham College is broad and balanced, with a strong emphasis on music, which is a specialism of the school. Approximately 10% of pupil places are allocated to students demonstrating musical aptitude. The college also provides a diverse range of pathways at Key Stage 4 and 5, with many students progressing to higher education, including prestigious universities.
Hatcham College prides itself on its diverse student body, reflecting a variety of backgrounds and cultures. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and offers extensive support, including access to a full-time careers advisor and various enrichment opportunities to develop essential skills for future success.
Useful links
- Google Chrome (other)
- The College Leadership (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Catering (other)
- Individual Music Lessons (other)
- School Day Timings (other)
- Sixth Form Results (other)
- Hatcham Free School (other)
- Hatcham Primary (other)
- Train to teach (other)
Key details
- LA
- Lewisham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HABERDASHERS' ASKE'S FEDERATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1440
- Pupils
- 1401
- Boys
- 713
- Girls
- 688
- FSM %
- 32.00
- Open date
- 2005-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1401 | 713 | 688 | 1440 | 32.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1376 | 690 | 686 | 1440 | 29.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1411 | 701 | 710 | 1440 | 25.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1411 | 701 | 710 | 1440 | 25.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1380 | 700 | 680 | 1440 | 23.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1356 | 676 | 680 | 1440 | 19.80 |
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