The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.9
0.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.01
Band 3Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 108 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 61 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 900
- Capacity
- 53%
- FSM
- 45.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Ms Clare Cassidy
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Sedgehill Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 3QW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSedgehill School
Secondary · Very close
Watergate School
Special school · Very close
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 310m away
Elfrida Primary School
Primary · 673m away
Worsley Bridge Primary School
Primary · 869m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Haseltine Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bonus Pastor Catholic College
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sedgehill Academy a selective school?
No. Sedgehill Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sedgehill Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sedgehill Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sedgehill Academy?
Sedgehill Academy currently has 900 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sedgehill Academy take?
Sedgehill Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sedgehill Academy?
Sedgehill Academy is in London, SE6 3QW, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sedgehill Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Sedgehill Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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