Sydenham School
Sydenham School is a girls' secondary school in London for ages 11 to 18.
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At a glance
- Type
- Community school, run by the council
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,467
- Who it's for
- Girls only
- Admissions
- Not selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Address
- Dartmouth Road, London, SE26 4RD
- Phone
- 02086 996731
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
The school
- The school is a successful, diverse and inclusive girls' community secondary school with a co-educational sixth form, established in 1917.
Source: Sydenham School website. Checked 12 November 2026.
How it teaches
- The curriculum is designed to go beyond the national curriculum requirements.
- Students are taught in mixed attainment groups across Key Stage 3 and most of Key Stage 4, with extra support for those who need it.
Source: Sydenham School website; Sydenham School website. Checked 12 November 2026.
Visiting
- The Sydenham School open events for 2026 are now complete.
Source: Sydenham School website. Checked 12 November 2026.
The school day and clubs
- The school offers an exceptional range of clubs, trips and activities, from the Duke of Edinburgh Award to Astronomy Club to Battle of the Bands.
Source: Sydenham School website. Checked 12 November 2026.
Support
- The SFH6 joint sixth form offers an extensive range of A Levels and vocational Level 3 courses.
Source: Sydenham School website. Checked 12 November 2026.
Grammar schools within 15 miles
- Wallington County Grammar SchoolBoys, Wallington, 6 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Wilson's SchoolBoys, Wallington, 6 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Wallington High School for GirlsGirls, Wallington, 7 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar SchoolSidcup, 7 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Bexley Grammar SchoolWelling, 7 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Newstead Wood SchoolGirls, Orpington, 7 miles. Newstead Wood Selection Test
- Sutton Grammar SchoolBoys, Sutton, 7 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolBoys, Orpington, 8 miles. St Olave's Selective Entrance Test
- Townley Grammar SchoolGirls, Bexleyheath, 9 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Nonsuch High School for GirlsGirls, Sutton, 9 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Beths Grammar SchoolBoys, Bexley, 9 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Tiffin SchoolBoys, Kingston upon Thames, 10 miles
School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 100741. Checked 9 November 2026.
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Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year
For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.