Haberdashers' Borough Academy

URN: 147073 • London SE1 0EX

Overview

Name
Haberdashers' Borough Academy
URN
147073
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
HABERDASHERS' ASKE'S FEDERATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
50.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Thomas Howells (since 2025)
Telephone
02037641321
Website
Visit
Address
94B Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 0EX

Summary

Haberdashers' Borough Academy is a mixed secondary free school located in the heart of Southwark, London, with a current enrolment of 917 pupils and a capacity of 1,150. The academy is committed to fostering academic excellence and character development, guided by its core values of Community, Aspiration, Resilience, and Kindness. These values are integral to the school's mission of helping every student reach their full potential and become positive ambassadors for their community.

The curriculum at Borough Academy is designed to support exceptional progress for all pupils, regardless of their background or ability. The school leverages its central London location to provide unique learning opportunities through partnerships with leading organisations, enriching the educational experience. Additionally, the Haberdashers’ Advantage programme offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, promoting well-rounded development.

Borough Academy prides itself on understanding each student as an individual, ensuring a supportive environment where high expectations for behaviour and academic performance are maintained. This approach aims to create a culture where students can thrive both academically and personally.

Key details

LA
Southwark
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
HABERDASHERS' ASKE'S FEDERATION TRUST
Capacity
1150
Pupils
917
Boys
483
Girls
434
FSM %
47.30
Open date
2019-09-02
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 917 483 434 1150 47.30
2024-09-11 863 454 409 1150 27.60
2023-09-11 536 287 249 1150 36.90
2022-09-11 536 287 249 1150 36.90
2021-09-11 360 199 161 1150 38.30
2020-09-11 175 96 79 1150 31.40

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