Sydenham School Catchment Area
Sydenham School is a community secondary school in London, Lewisham , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1507 pupils, and a capacity of 1580 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,507
Pupils
1,580
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Sydenham School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Sydenham 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 →Sydenham School — School Information
- Full address
- Dartmouth Road, London, SE26 4RD
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 26.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 100741
Other Secondary Schools in London
If Sydenham School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.
Haverstock School Catchment Area
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Parliament Hill School Catchment Area
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Regent High School Catchment Area
Community school · NW1 1RX
Hampstead School Catchment Area
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Acland Burghley School Catchment Area
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The Camden School for Girls Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Sydenham School
Is Sydenham School oversubscribed? ▾
Sydenham School is operating close to its capacity of 1580 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Sydenham School? ▾
Admission to Sydenham 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 Sydenham School cover? ▾
Sydenham 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 Sydenham School? ▾
Sydenham School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.