Sydenham School
Sydenham School is a secondary located in Lewisham, SE26 4RD. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,445 pupils on roll.
Sydenham School is a girls school. It is classified as a community school. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Community school
Gender: Girls
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Lewisham
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1580
Number of Pupils: 1445
Number of Boys: 8
Number of Girls: 1437
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 25.4
Last Changed Date: 2025-05-13
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Outstanding
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: 9
Inspection Date: 2013-05-13
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Wijnberg
Phone: 02086996731
Website: http://www.sydenham.lewisham.sch.uk/
Location: Dartmouth Road
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sydenham School
What is the Ofsted rating of Sydenham School?
Sydenham School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Sydenham School admit?
Sydenham School admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is Sydenham School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Sydenham School is a girls school.
What type of school is Sydenham School?
Sydenham School is a community school offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Sydenham School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Sydenham School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Sydenham School?
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