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Sydenham High School, GDST Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Sydenham High School, GDST is a other independent not applicable school in Lewisham , serving pupils aged 4–19, with 736 pupils, and a capacity of 814 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–19

Age range

736

Pupils

814

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Sydenham High School, GDST Catchment Area Information

Entry to Sydenham High School, GDST is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Lewisham may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Lewisham before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Sydenham High School, GDST — School Information

Full address
19 Westwood Hill, Sydenham, SE26 6BL
Local authority
Lewisham
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4–19 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
100757

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Frequently Asked Questions — Sydenham High School, GDST

Is Sydenham High School, GDST oversubscribed?

Sydenham High School, GDST is operating close to its capacity of 814 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sydenham High School, GDST?

Sydenham High School, GDST is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Lewisham publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Sydenham High School, GDST cover?

Sydenham High School, GDST is a not applicable school in Lewisham, serving pupils aged 4–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.