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Prendergast Ladywell School

Academy converter · Lewisham · SE4 1SA

Ages 4–16 · 1,280 pupils · Lewisham

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Overall absence

6.2%

Admissions demand

1.34 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)16.0%
Unauthorised3.8%
Authorised absence
2.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.2%
Enrolments in measure
1,285

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.34 · Competitive

1st preferences

145

Places offered

113

1st-preference offers

81

Total preferences (any rank)
803
Preferred offers (top 3)
113
Applications from outside LA
38
Offers to outside-LA applicants
3
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill97%

1,280 pupils · 1,320 places

Pupils on roll
1,280
Boys / girls
781 / 499
School capacity
1,320
Capacity fill
1,280 / 1,320 (97%)
Free school meals
28.8%
FSM pupils
368
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: LEATHERSELLERS' FEDERATION OF SCHOOLS
Academy trust
LEATHERSELLERS' FEDERATION OF SCHOOLS
Headteacher
Mr Niall Hand

Location

Address
Manwood Road, Brockley
Postcode
SE4 1SA
Town
Lewisham
Local authority
Lewisham
District
Lewisham
Constituency
Lewisham West and East Dulwich
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (all-through), Ages 4–16, in Lewisham, Lewisham, 1,280 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 28.8%.

Open schools in Lewisham
3
All-through schools in Lewisham
1
Academies among open schools in Lewisham
33% (1)
Open schools in SE4
8
All-through in SE4
1
Open schools in Lewisham LA
98
All-through in Lewisham LA
4

Nearby all-through schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in LewishamNear SE4

  • Prendergast Vale School

    Academy converter · All-through

    London · SE13 7BN · Lewisham

    Ages 3–16

    • Absence8.6%
    • FSM42.7%
    • Demand1.23

    1.1 miles away

  • St Matthew Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · All-through

    London · SE3 0XX · Lewisham

    Ages 4–16

    • Att850.1
    • P80.6
    • EM5+56%
    • Absence6.3%

    1.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Niall Hand
Telephone
02086901114
Website
http://www.prendergast-ladywell.com

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