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Sydenham School

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Sydenham School

Dartmouth Road, London, SE26 4RD

Community school
Girls
Pupils
1,507
Ages
11-18
FSM
26.6%
Attainment 8
50.6
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2013

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
33.8%
Basics 9-5
48.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
67.9%
EBacc APS
4.63
EBacc 9-5
27.5%
EBacc 9-4
38.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
39.29
A*-A Grades
31.7%
A*-B Grades
67.6%
AAB+ %
19.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 165 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Sydenham School

Sydenham School is a secondary school in London, Lewisham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.6. The school has around 1,507 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Dartmouth Road, London, SE26 4RD | More schools in Lewisham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sydenham School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Apr 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sydenham School

What is Sydenham School's Ofsted rating?
Sydenham School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are Sydenham School's latest exam results?
Sydenham School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sydenham School located?
Sydenham School is a secondary school in London, Lewisham (SE26 4RD).
How many pupils attend Sydenham School?
Sydenham School has around 1,507 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sydenham School with other schools?
View Sydenham School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Lewisham.