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Sydenham High School GDST
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Sydenham High School GDST
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- Lewisham SE26 6BL
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Sydenham High School GDST is a All-through, Girls school located in Greater London, London.
It has 755 students from age 4-19 yr.
Tuition fee £5,204 to £6,619 for the highest grade offered.
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Sydenham was one of the final schools to be founded by the Girls' Public Day School Trust and was established in 1887.
Mr. Chadwick, a local Sydenham citizen, petitioned the Trust to open the School after becoming enraged by the local schools' arrogance.
Originally, the school was located in a private home that had once been the Longton Hall Hydropathic Hotel. While this location had great charm and romantic appeal, it was not always comfortable or accessible for the students, who frequently got lost.
These early headmistresses set the school's goals, which are still relevant today. They were committed to giving girls a top-notch education and making sure that they understood the value of a high education for its own reason and the significance of showing consideration for others.
Dr. Smith took over as Headmistress in 1931 and managed the school's transfer to Horner Grange in 1934. Horner Grange is a stunning Victorian home next to Longton Hall, a former diamond merchant's home with pheasants on the lawn and its own magnificent ballroom.
With enough room for the facilities needed for a modern education, the entire school could now be housed in a single place.
West Hill's temporary laboratories were replaced with purpose-built ones thanks to funding from the GDST and parent fundraising efforts, recognising the growing relevance of science in the curriculum.
Within the school grounds, a hockey field and a new school hall were constructed.
The school was relocated to Brighton and Hove High School in 1939, at the start of the Second World War, where it shared facilities with Streatham High School.
However, after France's surrender, Brighton was no longer regarded as a secure haven, and the school relocated to Westwood Hill in 1940.
When Miss Yardley succeeded Miss Smith in 1941, the school's enrollment had dropped from over 300 to less than 100 students.
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Mr. Chadwick, a local Sydenham citizen, petitioned the Trust to open the School after becoming enraged by the local schools' arrogance.
Originally, the school was located in a private home that had once been the Longton Hall Hydropathic Hotel. While this location had great charm and romantic appeal, it was not always comfortable or accessible for the students, who frequently got lost.
These early headmistresses set the school's goals, which are still relevant today. They were committed to giving girls a top-notch education and making sure that they understood the value of a high education for its own reason and the significance of showing consideration for others.
Dr. Smith took over as Headmistress in 1931 and managed the school's transfer to Horner Grange in 1934. Horner Grange is a stunning Victorian home next to Longton Hall, a former diamond merchant's home with pheasants on the lawn and its own magnificent ballroom.
With enough room for the facilities needed for a modern education, the entire school could now be housed in a single place.
West Hill's temporary laboratories were replaced with purpose-built ones thanks to funding from the GDST and parent fundraising efforts, recognising the growing relevance of science in the curriculum.
Within the school grounds, a hockey field and a new school hall were constructed.
The school was relocated to Brighton and Hove High School in 1939, at the start of the Second World War, where it shared facilities with Streatham High School.
However, after France's surrender, Brighton was no longer regarded as a secure haven, and the school relocated to Westwood Hill in 1940.
When Miss Yardley succeeded Miss Smith in 1941, the school's enrollment had dropped from over 300 to less than 100 students.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Ofset report | - | - |
| Age range | 4-19 | 3-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | £5,204 to £6,619 | £4,988 to £6,642 |
Secondary Exam Result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 26.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 25.89% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 35.94% | 45.2% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 26.17% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.28% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.11% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.98 | 2.55 | 2.96 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 96.33% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 118 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 95.5% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.17% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.17% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 19.25% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | - | 20.92% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.33% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 27.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 21.73% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 33.2% | 43.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.93% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.8% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.53% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.05 | 2.26 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93.82% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 91.09% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.18% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | - | 38.36% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.73% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | - | 20% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.82% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.82% | 2.77% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 27.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 24.6% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 36.47% | 42.55% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 24.87% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.67% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.16 | 2.52 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.09% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 128 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.64% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.18% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.27% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.82% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.27% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.18% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.36% | 2.07% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 26 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 22.5% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 36% | 43.01% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.79% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.36% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.07% | 16.18% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.82% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 33.82% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.55% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | - | 28.27% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.45% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.36% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.27% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.55% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 47.56 | 36.72 | 33.36 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 47.52 | 36.54 | 32.43 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.3% | 13.91% | 17.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 296 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | - | 71.83% | 60.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 2.5% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | - | 9.67% | 17.76% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 10% | 10.71% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 46.45 8 | 32.08 | 29.34 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 46.53 9 | 29.04 | 28.6 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 36.0% | 11.59% | 12.99% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 339 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 57.5% | 57.23% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.33% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19% | 21.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 12.17% | 8.81% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.31 2 | 33.1 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.81 | 29.37 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.0% | 14.09% | 13.27% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 28.83% | 31.71% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 2% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 6.83% | 15.82% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.17% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.95 | 29.34 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.16 | 29.24 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.6% | 11.42% | 12.59% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 30% | 36.45% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.14% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 13.43% | 20.08% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.57% | 4.25% |
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 21st Dec 2023 - 5th Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 26th Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 20th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 6th Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 25th Jul 2024 |
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