The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Girls only.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.8 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.8
3.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.23
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
17% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 741
- Capacity
- 90%
Governance
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- Head
- Mrs Natalie Argile (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
27 Vanbrugh Park, Blackheath, SE3 7AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Pointer School
Independent · 358m away
Blackheath Prep
Independent · 601m away
Leigh Academy Blackheath
Secondary · 893m away
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath
Primary · 1.2km away
Heath House Preparatory School
Independent · 1.3km away
Rowan Wood School
Free school · Grammar · 1.4km away
Kidbrooke Park Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Blackheath High School GDST?
Blackheath High School GDST currently has 741 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blackheath High School GDST take?
Blackheath High School GDST caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Blackheath High School GDST?
Blackheath High School GDST is in SE3 7AG, in the Greenwich local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blackheath High School GDST have a sixth form?
Yes, Blackheath High School GDST has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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