Prendergast Vale School
#494 of 640 all-through schools in London
#2928 of 4,090 nationally
About Prendergast Vale School
Prendergast Vale School is a academy all-through located in London, in the Lewisham local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–16. In 2025 it enrolled 806 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 30.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of all-through schools in England and 494th of 640 ranked all-through schools in London. Its strongest component is attainment 8 (37th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (20th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 806; capacity filled 97.1%; grade 4+ english & maths 56%; ebacc average points 3.95.
There are 1547 schools in London; Prendergast Vale School ranks 1127th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against all-through schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)55%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)3%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)42.2
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)34.5%
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)42.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Prendergast Vale School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 806
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 42.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 97.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 55%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 3%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
- Attainment 8
- 42.2
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 34.5%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 56%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 3.95
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Prendergast Vale School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Urban Mission School
LONDON · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
14 students · 115 m away
St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
188 students · 578 m away
Morden Mount Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
383 students · 711 m away
Prendergast School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,052 students · 830 m away
Ashmead Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
390 students · 887 m away
St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
231 students · 970 m away
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
186 students · 972 m away
St Matthew Academy
London · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
1,063 students · 1.1 km away
Gordonbrock Primary School
Brockley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
626 students · 1.2 km away
Oak Gardens Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
166 students · 1.2 km away
Similar schools
Academy all-through schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Bexleyheath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
805 students
Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
809 students
Ealing Fields Church of England High School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
803 students
Salvatorian Roman Catholic College
Harrow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
802 students
Harris Academy Clapham
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
802 students
Shirley High School Performing Arts College
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
800 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Prendergast Vale School a good school?
Prendergast Vale School has a Success Index (England) of 30.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of all-through schools in England) and ranks #494 of 640 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Prendergast Vale School rank in London?
Prendergast Vale School ranks #494 of 640 all-through schools in London and #2928 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Prendergast Vale School?
Prendergast Vale School had 806 students in 2025.
Is Prendergast Vale School a primary school or a secondary school?
Prendergast Vale School is classified as a all-through covering Ages 3–16. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Prendergast Vale School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Prendergast Vale School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.