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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governing Body of Sydenham School (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar & Term Dates (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Letters (calendar)
- Peri Music Letters (calendar)
- Parent Newsletter (calendar)
- Calendar & Term Dates (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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