Principal's Welcome
Welcome and thank you for your interest in our school. Hatcham Free School aims to deliver the very best education for all its students.
Hello and Welcome to Hatcham Free School! I feel incredibly proud and privileged to be the Executive Headteacher of two wonderful school communities, Hatcham Free School and Hatcham Primary. Both schools are filled with happy, curious children who love learning, and dedicated staff who go above and beyond every day to make a real difference. What unites us across both schools is a shared belief that every child deserves the very best education—one that nurtures their talents, builds their confidence, and celebrates who they are.
“Pupils meet and exceed the school’s high academic expectations here… They are resilient and motivated, confident to ask questions and find out new information for themselves.”
- Ofsted June 2025
Hatcham Free School is a vibrant and forward-looking school where children are encouraged to be ambitious, respectful, and kind. Our staff work tirelessly to create a positive learning environment where every child feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential—both academically and personally.
Hatcham Free School aims to deliver the very best education for all of our pupils, with high expectations for all. We take into account each pupil’s individual needs to ensure that they become curious and independent learners and thrive in a fun, stimulating and supportive environment. We are committed to developing learners who are resilient, adaptable, aspirational in their goals and well prepared to be successful citizens of the 21st century.
We continue to be recognised as an ‘Outstanding’ school’ (OFSTED June 2025).
Our purpose built school, established on the very successful Hatcham College Upper School site, provides an excellent place for pupils to learn and thrive. The school has worked hard during these formative years to establish its ethos and core values, drawing heavily on the values of resilience, independence and mutual respect. This has resulted in a happy place of learning where children are motivated to achieve and where staff are encouraged, supported and developed to continually strive for excellence.
I warmly invite you to visit our schools and see for yourself the joy, energy, and sense of community that make Hatcham Free School such special places to learn and grow.
Miss Emily Gyimah
Executive Principal Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary HUB
