Haberdashers' Borough Academy is a non-selective free school. It has about 860 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Finances, Attainment and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Representation, Environment and Progress.
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Admissions:Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances:Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Attainment:Above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils:Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance:Above average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Progress:Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment:Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite low.
Representation:Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations:There is no destinations information for this school.
Sixth form:There is no sixth form information for this school.