Sydenham High School, GDST
URN: 100757 • SE26 6BL
Overview
- Name
- Sydenham High School, GDST
- URN
- 100757
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Antonia Geldeard (since 2025) , Headmistress
- Telephone
- 02085577000
- Website
- Visit Sydenham High School, GDST website
- Address
-
19 Westwood Hill, SE26 6BL
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Summary
Sydenham High School, located in Lewisham, South London, is an independent girls' day school that serves 736 students with a capacity of 814. As a member of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), the school is committed to providing a holistic education that balances academic achievement with personal development. The ethos of the school emphasises nurturing independent thinkers and creators, encouraging pupils to pursue their individual paths and excel in various areas.
The curriculum at Sydenham High School is designed to inspire curiosity and foster a love of learning. The school offers a range of academic and enrichment opportunities, ensuring that each girl can develop her strengths and interests. Supportive relationships between pupils and teachers contribute to a respectful and focused learning environment, promoting resilience and teamwork.
Community and character development are central to the school's values. Sydenham High encourages a culture of kindness and civic engagement, equipping girls with the skills and confidence to make a positive impact in their communities. The school actively promotes well-being and personal growth, creating a nurturing environment where every student can thrive.
The curriculum at Sydenham High School is designed to inspire curiosity and foster a love of learning. The school offers a range of academic and enrichment opportunities, ensuring that each girl can develop her strengths and interests. Supportive relationships between pupils and teachers contribute to a respectful and focused learning environment, promoting resilience and teamwork.
Community and character development are central to the school's values. Sydenham High encourages a culture of kindness and civic engagement, equipping girls with the skills and confidence to make a positive impact in their communities. The school actively promotes well-being and personal growth, creating a nurturing environment where every student can thrive.
Useful links
- Staff & Governors (governance)
- Senior (sen)
- Senior Black History Month Launch We launched Black History Month with music, reflection and a celebration of resilience. (sen)
- Senior GDST Rally: A Day of Sport, Skill, and Synergy Our athletes showed fierce competition and invaluable team spirit at the annual GDST Rally at Northampton High School. (sen)
- Senior Languages for Life Insights from Marcus Evans of KPMG on how languages open doors around the world. (sen)
- Senior London Political Insight Debate, Justice, and Democracy: London trip brings Politics to life for Sixth Formers (sen)
- Senior The Life Skills of Drama A powerful subject that builds confidence, empathy, and essential life skills. (sen)
- Senior The PSA hosted a successful AGM Celebrating the strength of our community support and highlighted exciting upcoming events and fundraising initiatives. (sen)
- SENIOR Explore Senior School (sen)
- Our Senior School (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Watergate School (63.3)
- Rose House Montessori School (62.8)
- Trinity School (60.2)
- Greenvale School (58.1)
- Drumbeat School and ASD Service (55.7)
Key details
- LA
- Lewisham
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 814
- Pupils
- 736
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 736
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1887-02-22
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 736 | 0 | 736 | 814 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 757 | 0 | 757 | 814 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 723 | 0 | 723 | 814 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 723 | 0 | 723 | 814 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 697 | 0 | 697 | 814 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 665 | 0 | 665 | 814 | 0.00 |
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