The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.8
7.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
6.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
68%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.09
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 234 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 112 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,507
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 26.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Mrs Emma Wijnberg (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Dartmouth Road, London, SE26 4RD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 457m away
Trinity School
Independent · 781m away
Forest Hill School
Secondary · 821m away
Sydenham High School, GDST
Independent · 944m away
Adamsrill Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Dulwich Wood Nursery School
Nursery · 1.5km away
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sydenham School a selective school?
No. Sydenham School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sydenham School's Ofsted rating?
Sydenham School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sydenham School?
Sydenham School currently has 1,507 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sydenham School take?
Sydenham School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sydenham School?
Sydenham School is in London, SE26 4RD, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sydenham School have a sixth form?
Yes, Sydenham School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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