Haberdashers' Borough Academy
94B Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 0EXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Haberdashers' Borough Academy is a secondary school in Southwark for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 115 schools in Southwark. It ranks 14th of 20 secondary schools in Southwark. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 March 2024, report published 25 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 March 2024
There is a strong community at the heart of this growing school. The school values of community, kindness, aspiration and resilience are lived out by pupils and staff. Staff take time to get to know their pupils well and relationships are positive. Great care is taken to make sure pupils get the support that they need to be successful. Pupils are safe here and trust that adults will take care of them. The school has high aspirations for all pupils. Pupils behave well and show respect for one another. They have many opportunities to have their voices heard and to contribute to key decisions. There is an active pupil council that has been able to enact changes in the school and lead on events, such as a successful 'Culture Day'. Leaders have ensured that all pupils have access to the wide range of enriching experiences that are available in this central London location. Pupils are exposed to many different ideas through regular visitors such as artists, scientists and historians. Pupils are provided with the opportunity to learn instruments through their music lessons. A high proportion continue with individual lessons, with plentiful opportunities to perform.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is not yet fully embedded. Teachers are still developing new curriculum content while working to refine the existing content and develop staff expertise. The school should continue their work to train and support staff as they embed the new curriculum in these subjects.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
175 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
983 pupils on roll, with places for 1,150
Schools near Haberdashers' Borough Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 42.8 |
| London Nautical, City of London Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Ark Globe Academy | 0.5 miles | Report card: Strong standard to exceptional | Attainment 8: 48.4 |
| Oasis Academy South Bank | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 54.6 |
| City of London School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 39.2 |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- HABERDASHERS' ASKE'S FEDERATION TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Thomas Howells
- Phone
- 02037641321
- Address
- 94B Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 0EX
- Local authority
- Southwark
- URN
- 147073
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.