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Sedgehill Academy
Sedgehill Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 3QW, Lewisham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.8 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
900
Capacity
1,711
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
53%
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Last inspected: 28 September 2022Quality 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. | 43.9 | Bottom 39% 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%. | 65% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 46% | Top 46% 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%. | 24% | Top 46% UK |
University Destinations
| 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%. | 64% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 58 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British24.3%
Black African14.7%
Black Caribbean12.2%
White Other10.6%
Mixed Other8.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.9%
Black Other5.6%
Other4.4%
Asian Other3.6%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.42314, -0.02079 · SE6 3QW
School details
Local authorityLewisham
RegionLondon
URN148003
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.sedgehillschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sedgehill Academy rated by Ofsted?
Sedgehill Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 September 2022.
Is Sedgehill Academy a good school?
Sedgehill Academy scores 41.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% 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 Sedgehill Academy in GCSEs?
Sedgehill Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.9. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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