Forest Hill School
Community school · Boys · Sixth form
London, SE23 2XN
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 27% in England
2 of 14 in Lewisham
Pupils
1,080
First preferences per place
0.75
2026/27
Absence
7.0%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 49.3 | 50.5 | 52.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54% | 55% | 59% | |
| Average English grade | 5.6 | 5.4 | 5.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 5.1 | 5.3 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 54% | 59% | 58% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.25 | 0.30 | — |
73% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Sydenham School · 0.5 mi · Report card · Top 30% in England
- Harris Girls Academy Bromley · 1.1 mi · No rating · Top 10% in England
- Sedgehill Academy · 1.3 mi · Good · Bottom 48% in England
- Conisborough College · 1.6 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 14% in England
- Prendergast Ladywell School · 1.6 mi · No rating · Top 36% in England
- Kingsdale Foundation School · 1.6 mi · Outstanding · Top 7% in England
Best secondary schools in Lewisham · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
Forest Hill School is in Perry Vale (typical home £475,000, crime average).
What is Forest Hill School's Ofsted rating?
Forest Hill School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Forest Hill School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Forest Hill School is in the top 27% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.