Forest Hill School Catchment Area
Forest Hill School is a community secondary school in London, Lewisham , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1072 pupils, and a capacity of 1535 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
1,072
Pupils
1,535
Capacity
70%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Forest Hill School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Forest Hill School are allocated by Lewisham using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lewisham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lewisham catchment area documents →Forest Hill School — School Information
- Full address
- Dacres Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2XN
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 27.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 100745
Other Secondary Schools in London
If Forest Hill School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.
Haverstock School Catchment Area
Community school · NW3 2BQ
Parliament Hill School Catchment Area
Community school · NW5 1RL
Regent High School Catchment Area
Community school · NW1 1RX
Hampstead School Catchment Area
Community school · NW2 3RT
Acland Burghley School Catchment Area
Community school · NW5 1UJ
The Camden School for Girls Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · NW5 2DB
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Frequently Asked Questions — Forest Hill School
Is Forest Hill School oversubscribed? ▾
Forest Hill School has a capacity of 1535 places and currently has 1072 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lewisham.
What is the admissions policy for Forest Hill School? ▾
Admission to Forest Hill School is managed by Lewisham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Forest Hill School cover? ▾
Forest Hill School is a secondary school in London, Lewisham, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Forest Hill School? ▾
Forest Hill School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.