Prendergast Vale School

What Prendergast Vale School does

Prendergast Vale School is a state-funded all-through academy (Nursery through Year 11) located at Elmira Street in Lewisham, South London. It operates as part of the Leathersellers' Federation of Schools multi-academy trust, which converted to MAT status on 1 January 2024. The school serves local families across three phases — Nursery (age 3), Primary (Reception to Year 6), and Secondary (Years 7-11) — with curriculum offerings including EYFS, KS1-2 core subjects with phonics screening and SATs preparation, and KS3-4 GCSE programmes in core and optional subjects. Beyond academics, it provides comprehensive inclusion and SEND services (SENCo, ELSA, Thrive Practitioner, EAL specialist), on-site mental health support via Place2Be, careers guidance through Unifrog, and wrap-around care for primary students.

The school's revenue model is dominated by UK government education funding routed through the Leathersellers' Federation, with secondary revenue streams from nursery fees, school meal catering via partner Olive Dining, and community facility lettings managed through BookingsGuru. The school employs 49 staff and operates under standard state-sector governance with a Local Governing Body reporting to the Federation Board. Technology stack is conventional and undifferentiated: ParentMail for parent communications and payments, Olive Dining for catering, Unifrog for careers, and BookingsGuru for facility hire. No proprietary technology, AI capabilities, or differentiated platforms are disclosed.

The school holds an Ofsted rating of Good (last inspected 30-31 January 2018), with Outstanding Early Years provision. It maintains Artsmark Silver and School Games Mark accreditations. The most recent academic outcomes include Progress 8 of 0.04 (2024 average), 70% of Early Years children achieving Good Level of Development versus a national 69%, and a 79% Year 1 Phonics pass rate versus a national 80% estimate. Strategic positioning centers on the all-through model (eliminating primary-to-secondary transition disruption), the comprehensive inclusion framework, and the historic Leathersellers' Company affiliation dating to the 17th century.

Name

Prendergast Vale School

Legal name

Prendergast Vale School

Website

https://prendergast-vale.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Prendergast Vale School is a state-funded all-through academy (Nursery to Year 11) in Lewisham, London, serving local families under the Leathersellers' Federation of Schools multi-academy trust, with primary revenue from government education funding and supplementary income from nursery fees, catering, and facility lettings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary and Secondary Education (All-Through School)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Academic/School-Readiness Preschools (EDACABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA), Special Needs-Inclusive Early Learning Academies (EDACADAI)

Keywords

• Primary education services
• Secondary education
• Nursery education
• SEND inclusion support
• All-through school

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. State Education Funding: As a state-funded school within the Leathersellers' Federation of Schools, Prendergast Vale operates primarily through government education funding. Additional revenue streams include nursery fees, school meal catering (via Olive Dining), and facility lettings to the community.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Prendergast Vale School is an all-through educational institution providing Nursery (age 3+), Primary (Reception to Year 6), and Secondary (Years 7-11) education in Lewisham, South London. The school delivers GCSE qualifications in core subjects (English, Maths, Sciences) plus optional subjects, alongside supporting services including Place2Be mental health support, comprehensive SEND/Inclusion provision, and careers education via Unifrog. As part of the Leathersellers' Federation of Schools, the school also offers community facility lettings (sports hall, dance/drama studios, classrooms) managed through BookingsGuru.

Product overview

Prendergast Vale School is an all-through educational institution (Nursery to Year 11) within the Leathersellers' Federation of Schools in Lewisham, London. The school operates three core phases: Nursery (age 3+), Primary (Reception to Year 6), and Secondary (Years 7-11). The secondary phase offers a comprehensive GCSE programme with core subjects and optional choices. Beyond core academics, the school provides supporting products including the Unifrog careers platform, Place2Be mental health services, comprehensive SEND/inclusion support, and community facility lettings through BookingsGuru. The school uses ParentMail for communications and payments, and Olive Dining for catering services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prendergast Vale Nursery Early years education for children from age 3, providing the Foundation Stage curriculum in a nurturing environment with dedicated facilities and staff, with part-time and full-time places available.
• Primary Phase Education Primary education from Reception through Year 6, covering Key Stages 1 and 2 with a curriculum including English, Maths, Phonics, Science, History, Geography, Art, Music, PE, and PSHE. Includes phonics screening and SATs preparation.
• Secondary Phase Education Secondary education from Years 7-11, covering Key Stages 3 and 4, with GCSE qualifications in Maths, English Literature, English Language, Sciences, Spanish, and Humanities subjects. Optional subjects include Art, Drama, Music, PE, Design and Technology, and Computing.
• Key Stage 3 Curriculum Years 7-9 curriculum covering Maths, English, Science, Computer Science, Music, PE, Art, Design and Technology, Spanish, History, Geography, and Religious Education as part of the secondary phase.
• Key Stage 4 GCSE Programme Years 10-11 GCSE programme with core subjects (Maths, English, Sciences, Spanish, Humanities) plus optional subjects including Computer Science, Food Technology, Music, PE, Art, Design and Technology, Drama, and RE.
• Careers Education Programme Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) programme for Years 7-11 aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks, using the Unifrog platform for career exploration, monitoring participation, and tracking career development journey.
• Place2Be Mental Health Support On-site mental health support service in partnership with national charity Place2Be, providing Place2Talk drop-in sessions, one-to-one counselling, and group support for students in Years 1-9.
• Inclusion and SEND Support Services Comprehensive Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support including SENCo coordination, ELSA support, Thrive Practitioner services, EAL specialist support, and assistive technology provision. Works in partnership with external specialists including Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists, Occupational Health, and Drumbeat Autism Service.
• Facility Lettings Hire of school facilities including a 4-court Sports Hall, Main Hall, Dance Studio, Drama Studio, Multi Use Games Area (MUGA), Classrooms, and Dining Hall to the local community, managed via BookingsGuru.
• Prendergast Sixth Form Post-16 education pathway linked to the federation via Prendergast School, offering A-Levels and further education opportunities for students progressing from Year 11.

Quantifiable outcome

• Progress 8 score of 0.04 (average) demonstrating above-average student progress
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Place2BecoreOthersNational charity providing professional mental health support in schools. Offers Place2Talk drop-in service, one-to-one counseling, and family support. Available to students Years 1-9. School Project Manager: Meriel Abraham.
• Olive DiningcoreOthersContract caterer providing school meals. Delivers high-quality, nutritious, handmade daily food using fresh ingredients without preservatives. All food is halal. Separate menus for Primary and Secondary students.
• Leathersellers' Federation of SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-academy trust (MAT) established 1 January 2024 that Prendergast Vale is part of. Provides governance, policies, and federation-wide initiatives including INSET days and shared resources.
• BookingsGurusupportingTechnology or IntegrationFacility lettings management platform used for booking school spaces including sports hall, dance studio, drama studio, classrooms, and dining hall.
• Drumbeat Autism ServicesupportingOthersExternal specialist service collaborating with school for autism support. Part of school's network of external specialists including Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists, and Occupational Health.
• The Bell FoundationsupportingOthersResources provided for EAL (English as an Additional Language) families. Recommended in Parent & Carer Resource Hub.
• Thrive ApproachsupportingOthersNeuroscience-based play and art approach used by school's Thrive Practitioner (Ms J. Mighty) to build social and emotional resilience. Thrive at Home resources recommended for parents.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kingsdale Foundation School: All-through foundation school in Southwark (Dulwich). Operates a comparable all-through model with an emphasis on arts and inclusion, competing for inner-London families willing to cross boroughs.
• Sedgehill School: Secondary school in Lewisham (Catford) drawing from similar Lewisham feeder primaries. Direct competitor for Year 7 admissions against Prendergast Vale.
• Forest Hill School: Secondary school in the Forest Hill area of Lewisham/Southwark border. Competes for the same family base moving up from Lewisham primaries into Year 7 places.
• Trinity Church of England School: Secondary school in Lewisham with a faith-foundation ethos. Competes directly with Prendergast Vale for Year 7 entrants from local primaries within the same borough.
• Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College: All-through state school in Lewisham/New Cross serving a similar mixed-urban intake, including significant SEND and EAL cohorts. Closest direct comparator on age range, demographic and all-through structure.
• Bonus Pastor Catholic College: All-through school in Lewisham (Brockley/Catford) serving a similar urban demographic. A directly comparable peer on phase range, borough and family base.
• St Matthew Academy: All-through Catholic school in the Lewisham/Blackheath area. Competes for the same Lewisham families and operates a comparable Nursery-through-Secondary model with a strong inclusion focus.
• Prendergast School: Sister school within the Leathersellers' Federation of Schools, based in Lewisham. Operates the secondary and sixth-form pathway (A-Levels) that Prendergast Vale feeds into, sharing the same federation governance, INSET calendar and ethos.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/prendergastvaleschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/prendergastvale
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/prendergast-vale-school

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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