Haberdashers' Hatcham College

Mr Dan Crowley is identified as the school's SENCO, with a contact email provided.

“SENCO Mr Dan Crowley | d.crowley@habstrustsouth.org.uk”

The school identifies and meets SEND needs, supports participation in school life, and uses inclusive teaching.

“The school excels in identifying and meeting the needs of pupils with SEND, ensuring full participation in school life.”

Year 12 and Year 13 each have a Head of Year as a first point of contact for academic or pastoral support, alongside a dedicated KS5 Assistant Principal.

“In both Year12 and Year13 studentshave theirown HeadofYearwhowillbethestudentsfirstportofcallif theyneedsupportbothacademicallyorpastorallyas well as being supported by a dedicated Assistant PrincipalforKS5.”

The college identifies Mr Mark Kemp, Vice Principal, as its Designated Safeguarding Lead.

“| Mr Mark Kemp, Vice Principal | Designated Safeguarding Lead |”

GCSE performance was particularly strong in sciences and mathematics, while creative subjects also achieved outstanding outcomes.

“Particular highlights include exceptional results in the sciences and mathematics. Over 60% of students achieved the top grades (7-9) in Biology, Chemistry, and Further Maths, while Photography, Music, and Drama also saw outstanding outcomes, reflecting the school’s vibrant and thriving arts provision.”

Sciences and mathematics achieved particularly strong GCSE results, with more than 60% attaining grades 7–9 in Biology, Chemistry and Further Maths.

“Particular highlights include exceptional results in the sciences and mathematics. Over 60% of students achieved the top grades (7-9) in Biology, Chemistry, and Further Maths, while Photography, Music, and Drama also saw outstanding outcomes, reflecting the school’s vibrant and thriving arts provision.”

The sixth-form cohort comprises 320 students.

“The overall student roll is 1820 students, split across three sites, with 320 in the sixth form.”

The reported sixth-form cohort numbered 174 pupils in 2022, 133 in 2021, 158 in 2020 and 166 in 2019.

“| 2022 | 174 | 32.4 | 48% | 71% | C+ | 24% | M | | 2021 | 133 | 37.6 | 61% | 83% | B | 17% | M | | 2020 | 158 | 34.8 | 53% | 76% | B- | 19% | M | | 2019 | 166 | 31.7 | 41% | 67% | C+ | 15% | M- |”

The course includes supported trips to exhibitions, artist talks, and workshops in and outside London.

“We will support you by taking you on several trips to exhibitions, artist's talks and workshops, in and out of London.”

All art and photography students took part in a four-day Berlin trip in 2022.

“In 2022 we took all art and photography students on a 4-day trip to Berlin.”

The school sets the highest expectations for every student.

“We have the highest of expectations for all our students.”

The curriculum aims for students to be happy, safe and able to learn in a supportive environment.

“are happy and safe at the College and can learn successfully within a supportive environment”

Key stage 5 Art & Design students have unlimited department access, a dedicated art room, and their own Year 13 studio space.

“Students have unlimited access to the department and the key stage 5 dedicated art room, including their own studio space in year 13.”

Post-16 students can choose from a wide range of A-level and BTEC courses.

“Students can choose from a wide range of Advanced Level and BTEC courses at Hatcham College.”

Year 7 applicants must apply through Lewisham Council using the pan-London E-Admissions form; applications open September 1 and close October 31.

“To apply for a place in Year 7 at Hatcham College, you must apply via Lewisham Council through the pan London E-Admissions form. Each autumn, applications for the following academic year open on September 1st , and close on October 31st.”

The college is holding an open day on Thursday 1 October from 4pm to 8pm.

“Open Day - Thursday 1st October (4pm - 8pm)”

The qualification provides access to art and design foundation courses and undergraduate study in art, architecture, design, and other creative subjects.

“An A-Level in Art & Design enables students to have access to a wide range of art and design foundation courses as well as undergraduate courses in art, architecture, design and other creative subjects.”

Students gained places at Oxbridge, Russell Group universities and leading degree apprenticeships.

“We are delighted that our students have gained Oxbridge, Russell Group, leading degree apprenticeship places as a result of their efforts.”

Recent A Level results included 48% of grades at A*-B and 71% at A*-C.

“48% - almost half of all grades awarded – were A\*-B, whilst almost two-thirds of grades (71%) were graded A\*-C.”

In 2024, 54% of grades were A*–B, more than a quarter were A*–A, and 11 students secured at least two A* grades.

“54% of the grades secured by our students were A\* to B and more than a quarter of these were A\* to A . There are some exceptional individual results, which include 11 students securing 2 A\* grades or more.”