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Forest Hill School

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Forest Hill School

Dacres Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2XN

Community school
Boys
Pupils
1,072
Ages
11-18
FSM
27.9%
Attainment 8
52.0
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
52.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
34.4%
Basics 9-5
58.7%

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
39.1%
EBacc APS
4.79
EBacc 9-5
27.4%
EBacc 9-4
34.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.10
A*-A Grades
20.5%
A*-B Grades
52.4%
AAB+ %
8.8%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 101 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Forest Hill School

Forest Hill School is a secondary school in London, Lewisham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.0. The school has around 1,072 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Dacres Road, London, SE23 2XN | More schools in Lewisham

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Dec 2023 — Good
  2. Jun 2023 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Oct 2021 — Requires improvement
  4. Dec 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Forest Hill School

What is Forest Hill School's Ofsted rating?
Forest Hill School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Forest Hill School's latest exam results?
Forest Hill School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Forest Hill School located?
Forest Hill School is a secondary school in London, Lewisham (SE23 2XN).
How many pupils attend Forest Hill School?
Forest Hill School has around 1,072 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Forest Hill School with other schools?
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