Prendergast Vale School
URN: 135843 • London SE13 7BN
Overview
- Name
- Prendergast Vale School
- URN
- 135843
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- All-through
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Edmund Coogan (since 2025)
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Elmira Street, London SE13 7BN
Summary
Prendergast Vale School is a mixed foundation school located in Lewisham, London, catering to students from Reception through to Year 11. With a total capacity of 830 pupils, the school currently serves 830 students, with 33.5% eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and support for diverse backgrounds.
The school offers a nurturing environment, particularly highlighted by its Ofsted Outstanding Early Years provision, which focuses on exceptional care and teaching for young learners. Prendergast Vale prioritises a strong foundation in language, social skills, and early numeracy through play, ensuring a smooth transition into Reception and beyond. The school community is built on strong relationships, where every child is known and valued.
In-year admissions for the 2025-26 academic year are now open for families interested in joining the school. While some year groups may be full, the school encourages applications and maintains waiting lists for oversubscribed classes. Parents are invited to attend open events to learn more about the school's ethos, curriculum, and facilities.
The school offers a nurturing environment, particularly highlighted by its Ofsted Outstanding Early Years provision, which focuses on exceptional care and teaching for young learners. Prendergast Vale prioritises a strong foundation in language, social skills, and early numeracy through play, ensuring a smooth transition into Reception and beyond. The school community is built on strong relationships, where every child is known and valued.
In-year admissions for the 2025-26 academic year are now open for families interested in joining the school. While some year groups may be full, the school encourages applications and maintains waiting lists for oversubscribed classes. Parents are invited to attend open events to learn more about the school's ethos, curriculum, and facilities.
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Nearby alternatives
- Harris Academy Chobham (78.0)
- Edmonton County School (72.7)
- Wren Academy Finchley (71.2)
- Woodmansterne School (71.0)
- St Mary Magdalene Academy (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Lewisham
- Age range
- 3 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 830
- Pupils
- 830
- Boys
- 447
- Girls
- 383
- FSM %
- 33.50
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- 2023-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-01-31
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 830 | 447 | 383 | 830 | 33.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 830 | 447 | 383 | 830 | 33.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 812 | 446 | 366 | 830 | 31.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 812 | 446 | 366 | 830 | 31.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 785 | 443 | 342 | 830 | 26.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 824 | 485 | 339 | 830 | 21.90 |
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