Sydenham School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Dartmouth Road London SE26 4RD |
| Phone | 02086996731 |
| Reference Number | 100741 |
Sydenham School continues to demonstrate good performance, building on its previous inspection in March 2017. Pupils are proud of their school and benefit from a supportive environment that promotes ambition and high expectations. The school's curriculum is ambitious and well-designed, enabling students to achieve well and enjoy their learning experiences. Diverse extracurricular offerings and comprehensive careers guidance contribute to the students' broader development and happiness at school. However, some subjects show inconsistency in the delivery of the curriculum, occasionally leading to confusion among pupils regarding the sequence of their learning. While the school has strengths in many areas, improvement is needed to ensure that all subjects align with the leadership's expectations for curriculum delivery. Overall, Sydenham School maintains an effective and nurturing educational atmosphere for its students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1507 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 0.8%
Girls: 99.2% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 239 | 239 |
| 8 | Unknown | 239 | 239 |
| 9 | Unknown | 236 | 236 |
| 10 | Unknown | 236 | 236 |
| 11 | Unknown | 230 | 230 |
| 12 | 10 | 172 | 182 |
| 13 | 2 | 143 | 145 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 36% |
| African | 13.8% |
| White, Other | 8.5% |
| Caribbean | 7.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.1% |
| Unclassified | 4.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 3% |
| Asian, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Jun 2022 | School inspection |
| 14 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 18 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 23 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Sep 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy and safe at school.
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge.
- The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities.
- Pupils are well-behaved and focused in lessons.
- Leaders are effective in supporting pupils with SEND.
- Comprehensive careers guidance for students.
- Strong support for students in managing workload and well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in curriculum delivery in a small number of subjects.
- Pupils experience confusion regarding the order of topics taught.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 50.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 68.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 39.34 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 39.72 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 19.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 153 | 39 |
| Third Preference | 113 | 9 |
| From another Local Authority | 249 | 44 |
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