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Forest Hill School
Dacres Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2XN, Lewisham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.8 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,072
Capacity
1,535
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 22% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 73%, while 59% achieve grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 39%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 13 December 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 52.3 | Top 22% 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 31% 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%. | 59% | Top 20% 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%. | 39% | Top 28% 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%. | 34% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British40.4%
White Other10.7%
Black African9.3%
Black Caribbean7.5%
Mixed Other6.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.0%
Mixed W+Asian4.0%
Other3.5%
Asian Other3.1%
Black Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Asian Chinese0.6%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.43199, -0.04791 · SE23 2XN
School details
Local authorityLewisham
RegionLondon
URN100745
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.foresthillschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Forest Hill School rated by Ofsted?
Forest Hill School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2023.
Is Forest Hill School a good school?
Forest Hill School scores 66.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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 Forest Hill School in GCSEs?
Forest Hill School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.3. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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