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Haberdashers' Borough Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Haberdashers' Borough Academy is a free s secondary school in London, Southwark , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 917 pupils, and a capacity of 1150 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

917

Pupils

1,150

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Haberdashers' Borough Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Haberdashers' Borough Academy?

The catchment area for Haberdashers' Borough Academy is the geographic zone Southwark uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Southwark publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at Haberdashers' Borough Academy are allocated by Southwark using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Southwark before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Southwark catchment area documents →

Haberdashers' Borough Academy: 1150 places, 80% filled: places available

Haberdashers' Borough Academy has a published admission number of 1150 places. 917 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1150 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 47.3% of pupils at Haberdashers' Borough Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Southwark publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Southwark school admissions →

Haberdashers' Borough Academy: School Information

Full address
94B Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 0EX
Local authority
Southwark
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
47.3% of pupils
DfE URN
147073

Other Secondary Schools in London

If Haberdashers' Borough Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Haberdashers' Borough Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Haberdashers' Borough Academy

What is the catchment area for Haberdashers' Borough Academy?

The catchment area for Haberdashers' Borough Academy is the geographic zone Southwark uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Southwark publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Haberdashers' Borough Academy oversubscribed?

Haberdashers' Borough Academy has a capacity of 1150 places and currently has 917 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Southwark.

What is the admissions policy for Haberdashers' Borough Academy?

Admission to Haberdashers' Borough Academy is managed by Southwark. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Haberdashers' Borough Academy cover?

Haberdashers' Borough Academy is a secondary school in London, Southwark, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Haberdashers' Borough Academy?

Haberdashers' Borough Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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