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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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