The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023). Boys only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.3
8.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
16.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.31
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 158 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 79 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,072
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 27.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Mr Michael Sullivan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2023 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Dacres Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2XN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTrinity School
Independent · 417m away
Adamsrill Primary School
Primary · 471m away
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 513m away
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 514m away
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School
Primary · 762m away
Haseltine Primary School
Primary · 898m away
Alexandra Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Sydenham High School, GDST
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Forest Hill School a selective school?
No. Forest Hill School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Forest Hill School's Ofsted rating?
Forest Hill School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Forest Hill School?
Forest Hill School currently has 1,072 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Forest Hill School take?
Forest Hill School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Forest Hill School?
Forest Hill School is in London, SE23 2XN, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Forest Hill School have a sixth form?
Yes, Forest Hill School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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