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Sydenham High School, GDST
19 Westwood Hill, Sydenham, London, SE26 6BL, Lewisham
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
736
Capacity
814
Ages
4–19
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With limited published data, the school has a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.0, indicating some level of academic achievement. However, it is concerning that there are currently no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, nor any entries for the EBacc. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school's suitability for their children.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.0 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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51.42635, -0.06427 · SE26 6BL
School details
Local authorityLewisham
RegionLondon
URN100757
School typeOther independent school
Frequently asked questions
What is Sydenham High School, GDST rated by Ofsted?
Sydenham High School, GDST has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Sydenham High School, GDST a good school?
Sydenham High School, GDST scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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 High School, GDST in GCSEs?
Sydenham High School, GDST achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.0. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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