Results and Ofsted
Ofsted Inspection Outcome: November 2024
Hatcham College was last inspected by Oftsed on 19 and 20 November 2024. The report highlights significant improvements since our last 'Good' graded inspection. Inspectors commended the school’s ambitious vision, exceptional teaching quality, and inclusive approach to education, which ensure excellent outcomes for pupils.
The inspection concluded that the school's work may have improved significantly across all areas. As a result, the next inspection will be a graded inspection under the Section 5 framework.
Key Highlights from Haberdashers’ Hatcham College Ofsted Inspection Report
Ambitious Learning Environment:
- The school has a highly ambitious ethos, ensuring excellent outcomes for all pupils, regardless of their starting points.
- Staff are attentive to pupils’ needs, supporting them to achieve academic success and fostering motivation.
Rich Curriculum and Experiences:
- A carefully considered, broad, and interesting curriculum equips pupils exceptionally well for the future.
- Pupils benefit from enriching extracurricular activities, such as yoga, sociology, jiu-jitsu, and cultural trips, including a visit to Rome.
- Extensive music education and opportunities in arts and humanities inspire pupils’ creativity and engagement.
High-Quality Teaching and Expertise:
- Teachers demonstrate strong subject expertise and clear communication.
- Pupils acquire fundamental knowledge and develop sophisticated skills, supported by thoughtful and logical curriculum sequencing.
Inclusion and SEND Support:
- The school excels in identifying and meeting the needs of pupils with SEND, ensuring full participation in school life.
- Inclusive teaching enables all pupils to achieve their potential.
Behaviour and Personal Development:
- Behaviour is exemplary, with pupils demonstrating responsibility, courtesy, and independence.
- Older pupils act as role models, and attendance rates are high.
Careers and Personal Development:
- The school provides excellent careers guidance and a well-planned personal, social, health, and economic (PSHE) curriculum.
- Pupils develop a strong understanding of British values, healthy relationships, and safety, both online and offline.
Leadership and Governance:
- Trust leaders and school governance provide robust support, contributing to professional development and manageable workloads for staff.
- Staff feel supported and share in the leadership's ambitious vision.
Safeguarding:
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, fostering a positive, open culture prioritising pupil welfare.
The Inspectors found that:
On Ambition and Outcomes:
Staff share a belief that pupils can achieve excellent outcomes, whatever their starting point.
On Teaching Excellence:
Teachers’ love of their subjects inspires pupils’ interest, enabling them to acquire knowledge and develop sophisticated skills.
On Curriculum Enrichment:
The school provides rich experiences that broaden pupils' cultural and character education, from music and arts to inspiring trips and extracurricular activities.
On Behaviour and Inclusion:
Pupils are highly motivated in their studies, behave responsibly, and demonstrate exemplary social and learning behaviours.
On Leadership:
Leaders evaluate sharply the work of the school, ensuring all pupils become self-disciplined, mutually respectful individuals equipped for their futures.
Read the full inspection report