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Sydenham and Forest Hill Sixth Form
Lewisham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.5 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–19
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a university progression rate of 76%, this sixth form demonstrates a solid commitment to preparing students for higher education, although only 18% of students gain admission to top-third universities. The LocaleIQ score of 7.5 indicates it performs better than just 8% of schools, suggesting there may be areas for improvement. Parents should consider these factors when evaluating options for their child's post-16 education.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 76% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 245 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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49.76681, -7.55716
School details
Local authorityLewisham
RegionLondon
URN132942
School typeSixth form centres
Frequently asked questions
What is Sydenham and Forest Hill Sixth Form rated by Ofsted?
Sydenham and Forest Hill Sixth Form 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 and Forest Hill Sixth Form a good school?
Sydenham and Forest Hill Sixth Form scores 7.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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