Located in , Sydenham High School, GDST is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is a other independent school and operates as a girls school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Sydenham High School, GDST currently has around 736 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

School Information

Address: 19 Westwood Hill, , SE26 6BL
Website: https://www.sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net/
Telephone: 02085577000
School Type: Other independent school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Lewisham
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Antonia Geldeard
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Selective
Unique reference: 100757

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 19
Gender: Girls
School Capacity: 814
Number of Pupils: 736
Number of Boys: 0
Number of Girls: 736

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Local authority average
0.35
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Local authority average
41%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Local authority average
37%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
54.1
Local authority average
43.5
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
5.1
Local authority average
4.0
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dulwich Wood Nursery School
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3out of 4 1,329 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kelvin Grove Primary School
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3out of 4 767 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
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Malcolm Primary School
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Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sydenham School
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Kingsdale Foundation School
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Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
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Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sydenham High School, GDST
19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL
- not rated 0 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Trinity School
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- not rated 1,011 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
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Woodside Park School
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- not rated 1,517 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Anerley School for Boys
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School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.