Lewisham
Sydenham High School, GDST
Exceptional results, but a place depends on the entrance test rather than where you live — worth a look only if you are planning to sit it.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
Watch-outs
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Check entrance test registration dates
- Book an open day or school visit
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Entrance test
A copy of the music your daughter will be playing at the audition must be brought into school, marked for the attention of the Registrar, by Monday 30 November…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Assessments All external candidates will be invited for a non-subject specific scholarship exam on Monday 9 November 2026.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
All applicants will join us for an Art Scholarship day on Monday 30 November 2026 where they will complete various creative assessments. Shortlisted candidates…
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All applicants will join us for an Art Scholarship day on Monday 30 November 2026 where they will complete various creative assessments. Shortlisted candidates…
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11+ applicants will be invited to attend an Assessment Day on Wednesday 6 January 2027. The Entrance Assessment is designed to assess pupils’ academic potential…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
We send our offers out following all assessments. Our offer date for 11+ is Thursday 11 February 2027 .
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Fees
Reception: £6,699 per term; £20,097 per year (inc. VAT)
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Year 1-6: £6,831 per term; £20,493 per year (inc. VAT)
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£8,611 per term; £25,833 per year (inc. VAT)
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Reception: £6,699 per term; £20,097 per year (inc. VAT)
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Year 1-6: £6,831 per term; £20,493 per year (inc. VAT)
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£8,611 per term; £25,833 per year (inc. VAT)
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Bursaries and scholarships
We are an inclusive community and offer a range of financial assistance including means-tested bursaries. Bursaries and Scholarships are available to pupils joi…
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For girls joining in Year 7 , we offer both academic scholarships and scholarships in Art, Drama, Music and Sport.
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Open events
We offer a range of opportunities to explore our school, including our Whole School Saturday Open Morning, ‘School in Action’ mornings, where you can see the sc…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Admissions
Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 87 | 49.0 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 73 | 55.9 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 75 | 54.1 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 68 | 26.7 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Lewisham for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 100757 |
| Local authority | Lewisham |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Girls |
| Age range | 4-19 |
| Headteacher | Headmistress Antonia Geldeard |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | SE26 6BL |
| Latest pupils | 87 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
19 Westwood Hill, Sydenham, London, SE26 6BL
https://www.sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net/2085577000| DfE number | 6309 |
| UKPRN | 10008540 |
| Opened | 22 Feb 1887 |
| GIAS updated | 20 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |