Sydenham School

URN: 100741 • London SE26 4RD

Overview

Name
Sydenham School
URN
100741
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Girls
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Emma Wijnberg (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02086996731
Website
Visit
Address
Dartmouth Road, London SE26 4RD

Summary

Sydenham School is a community secondary school for girls located in Lewisham, London, with a current enrolment of 1,507 students and a capacity of 1,580. The school places a strong emphasis on high standards and the quality of relationships within the school community, fostering an inclusive environment that supports the belief that every student can excel. Core values such as hard work, creativity, open-mindedness, and kindness underpin the school's ethos.

The curriculum at Sydenham is aligned with the High Performance Learning Philosophy, aiming to provide a comprehensive education that prepares students for future success. The school has a long tradition of educating girls and is committed to innovation and development in teaching practices. Sydenham School collaborates with Forest Hill School to offer a joint Sixth Form, SFH6, providing a broad range of post-16 educational opportunities.

In recent years, Sydenham School has celebrated impressive academic achievements, with significant percentages of students achieving high grades in both GCSE and A-Level examinations. The school community, including dedicated staff and supportive families, plays a crucial role in fostering student success and resilience.

Key details

LA
Lewisham
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1580
Pupils
1507
Boys
12
Girls
1495
FSM %
26.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-06-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1507 12 1495 1580 26.60
2024-09-11 1445 8 1437 1478 25.40
2023-09-11 1450 9 1441 1478 20.60
2022-09-11 1450 9 1441 1478 20.60
2021-09-11 1455 14 1441 1478 18.90
2020-09-11 1412 14 1398 1478 15.00

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