Prendergast School
URN: 150319 • London SE4 1LE
Overview
- Name
- Prendergast School
- URN
- 150319
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- LEATHERSELLERS' FEDERATION OF SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 46.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kelly Lovegrove (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02086903710
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Adelaide Avenue, London SE4 1LE
Summary
Prendergast School is a girls' secondary academy located in Lewisham, London, with a current enrolment of 1,025 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,000. The school has a strong academic focus, recently achieving an "Outstanding" rating from OFSTED in all categories, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards. The school offers a robust curriculum aimed at fostering both academic success and personal development, with a particular emphasis on preparing students to become global citizens.
In addition to its academic offerings, Prendergast School prioritises student well-being through a comprehensive pastoral support system and a wide range of extracurricular activities. The school encourages resilience and challenges students to thrive in a supportive environment. The Sixth Form is co-educational and provides a variety of Level 3 courses, with an upcoming Open Evening scheduled for October 7, 2025, for prospective students and their families.
Prendergast School also welcomes in-year admissions for students in years 7-11, with clear guidelines available on their website. The school community is dedicated to ensuring that all students feel safe, happy, and engaged in their learning journey.
In addition to its academic offerings, Prendergast School prioritises student well-being through a comprehensive pastoral support system and a wide range of extracurricular activities. The school encourages resilience and challenges students to thrive in a supportive environment. The Sixth Form is co-educational and provides a variety of Level 3 courses, with an upcoming Open Evening scheduled for October 7, 2025, for prospective students and their families.
Prendergast School also welcomes in-year admissions for students in years 7-11, with clear guidelines available on their website. The school community is dedicated to ensuring that all students feel safe, happy, and engaged in their learning journey.
Useful links
- Our Local Governors (governance)
- Full Calendar (calendar)
- Open Events (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Sixth Form Admissions (other)
- In-Year Admissions (other)
- Key Information and Policies (other)
- Admissions into Year 7 (other)
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
- Lewisham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- LEATHERSELLERS' FEDERATION OF SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 1000
- Pupils
- 1025
- Boys
- 125
- Girls
- 900
- FSM %
- 19.80
- 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 | 1025 | 125 | 900 | 1000 | 19.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 945 | 90 | 855 | 1000 | 20.60 |
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