Sydenham School

Comprehensive

National rank

322

293

Rank last year

56%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

28%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

Emma Wijnberg

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

1,445

Head teacher

Emma Wijnberg

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

1,445

Head teacher

Emma Wijnberg

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

1,445

Progress 8

AVERAGE

Pupils on free school meals

25.4%

Progress 8

AVERAGE

Pupils on free school meals

25.4%

Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 308=

Grade

%

A*/A

29

A*-B

56

GCSE 2024 rank: 333=

Grade

%

A*/9/8

14

A/7

14

A*/A/9/8/7

28

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2022
Verdict *
Good
“Pupils are proud of their school. They appreciate the support provided by teachers and other staff. Pupils are motivated and work hard … achieve well and enjoy learning. [They] are attentive in lessons and there is a calm and orderly atmosphere around the school. Leaders and staff have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour ... Pupils told inspectors that they feel happy and safe at school … Bullying, racism and other forms of discrimination are not tolerated ... Leaders ensure that pupils benefit from a wide range of after-school clubs, enrichment opportunities and careers guidance.”
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*From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgment in inspections of state-funded schools. A consultation on the new report cards will take place in 2025.
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