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Sydenham School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Lewisham). It has about 1,440 girls aged between 11 and 18. In June 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Destinations, Attainment, Sixth form and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Environment and Finances.
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Destinations: Excellent. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both very high. Show details
Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is above average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very high.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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