Kingsdale Foundation School
Academy converter · Sixth form
London, SE21 8SQ
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 7% in England
3 of 20 in Southwark
Pupils
2,550
First preferences per place
2.32
2026/27
Absence
6.7%
2024/25
A level average
B+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 59.5 | 66.7 | 59.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 67% | 82% | 67% | |
| Average English grade | 6.3 | 6.8 | 6.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.6 | 6.4 | 6.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 71% | 80% | 71% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.10 | 0.68 | — |
86% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Norwood School · 0.9 mi · Good · Top 38% in England
- The Elmgreen School · 0.9 mi · Good · Bottom 37% in England
- Sydenham School · 1.1 mi · Report card · Top 30% in England
- St Joseph's College · 1.2 mi · Good · Bottom 46% in England
- Harris Academy Beulah Hill · 1.3 mi · No rating · Bottom 36% in England
- City Heights E-ACT Academy · 1.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 9% in England
Best secondary schools in Southwark · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
Kingsdale Foundation School is in Sydenham Hill (typical home £475,000, crime average).
What is Kingsdale Foundation School's Ofsted rating?
Kingsdale Foundation School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Kingsdale Foundation School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Kingsdale Foundation School is in the top 7% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.