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Sydenham School
Goodgraded 22/06/2022Ages 11–181,507 pupils
Sydenham School is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in London, within the Lewisham local authority. The school has around 1,507 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/06/2022, Sydenham School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 51.4 and 50% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Sydenham School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 22/06/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 850.8
England avg 45.1 · was 49.7 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths49%
England avg 45% · was 48% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths73%
England avg 65% · was 67% in 2023/24
EBacc entry68%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.64
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelB
A-level grade (point score)B
APS per entry 39.3
A-level grade (best 3)B
APS best 3: 39.7
AAB or better19%
Retention97%
Value added+0.09
Average · 95% CI -0.0 to 0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake26.6%
Free school meals26.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language17.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled99%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.9%
Attendance91.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence24.1%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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