Prendergast Ladywell School

URN: 150318 • Lewisham SE4 1SA

Overview

Name
Prendergast Ladywell School
URN
150318
Type
Academy converter
Phase
All-through
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
LEATHERSELLERS' FEDERATION OF SCHOOLS
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
51.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Niall Hand (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02086901114
Website
Visit
Address
Manwood Road, Lewisham SE4 1SA

Summary

Prendergast Ladywell School is a mixed all-through academy located in Lewisham, accommodating 1,276 students with a capacity of 1,320. The school is committed to fostering an environment where all students can achieve excellence, supported by dedicated teachers and resources. The ethos of the school emphasizes tolerance, mutual respect, and a caring atmosphere, which is integral to the learning experience.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum across all year groups, including a primary phase and a sixth form, where students have recently celebrated notable successes in GCSE and A-Level examinations. Prendergast Ladywell School participates in the pan London Admissions Scheme, with in-year admissions currently open for Years 7 to 11, although spaces are limited and typically fully subscribed.

Community engagement is a key focus, with various events and initiatives aimed at connecting with local families. The school encourages applications and provides detailed information on admissions policies and procedures on its website, ensuring that prospective families have the necessary resources to navigate the application process.

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Key details

LA
Lewisham
Age range
4 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
LEATHERSELLERS' FEDERATION OF SCHOOLS
Capacity
1320
Pupils
1276
Boys
797
Girls
479
FSM %
25.90
Open date
2024-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1276 797 479 1320 25.90
2024-09-11 1288 772 516 1320 27.10

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