Sydenham School
Community school · Girls · Sixth form
London, SE26 4RD
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Top 30% in England
4 of 14 in Lewisham
Pupils
1,467
First preferences per place
0.92
2026/27
Absence
8.2%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 51.6 | 49.7 | 50.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53% | 48% | 49% | |
| Average English grade | 5.8 | 5.6 | 5.7 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 61% | 48% | 50% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.02 | 0.10 | — |
72% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Forest Hill School · 0.5 mi · Good · Top 27% in England
- Kingsdale Foundation School · 1.1 mi · Outstanding · Top 7% in England
- Harris Girls Academy Bromley · 1.4 mi · No rating · Top 10% in England
- Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich · 1.6 mi · Outstanding · Top 19% in England
- Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich · 1.6 mi · Outstanding · Top 19% in England
- Prendergast Ladywell School · 1.7 mi · No rating · Top 36% in England
Best secondary schools in Lewisham · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
Sydenham School is in Upper Sydenham (typical home £495,000, crime average).
What is Sydenham School's Ofsted rating?
Sydenham School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Sydenham School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Sydenham School is in the top 30% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.