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Sydenham School
Dartmouth Road, London, SE26 4RD, Lewisham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.4 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,507
Capacity
1,580
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE attainment scores, the school demonstrates strong academic performance, placing in the top 26% nationally for Attainment 8. A notable 73% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 68% enter the EBacc, indicating a solid commitment to a broad curriculum. However, parents should be aware that only 49% of students attain a grade 5 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for those focused on higher academic benchmarks.
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Last inspected: 18 April 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.8 | Top 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 73% | Top 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 49% | Top 38% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 68% | Top 23% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 38% | Top 23% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British36.0%
Black African13.8%
White Other8.5%
Black Caribbean7.7%
Mixed Other7.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.1%
Other3.5%
Mixed W+B African3.0%
Asian Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Black Other2.5%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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51.43423, -0.05920 · SE26 4RD
School details
Local authorityLewisham
RegionLondon
URN100741
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Sydenham School rated by Ofsted?
Sydenham School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 April 2013.
Is Sydenham School a good school?
Sydenham School scores 84.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Sydenham School in GCSEs?
Sydenham School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.8. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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