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Forest Hill School
Goodgraded 13/12/2023Ages 11–181,072 pupilsDoes not apply
Forest Hill School is a boys' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in London, within the Lewisham local authority. The school has around 1,072 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/12/2023, Forest Hill School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 50.7 and 56% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Forest Hill School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 13/12/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 852.3
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths59%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC+
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 34.1
Retention98%
Value added
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake24.9%
Free school meals24.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language20.1%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.6%
Attendance93.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher19.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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