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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Our Local Governors (governance)
- Governance Information (governance)
- Open Events (calendar)
- Full Calendar (calendar)
- School Trips & Events (calendar)
- Action Research (download)
- Student Reps (download)
- Admissions (other)
- In-Year Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Prendergast Ladywell School (69.8)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1276 | 797 | 479 | 1320 | 25.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1288 | 772 | 516 | 1320 | 27.10 |
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