Blackheath High School GDST vs Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 8.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackheath High School GDST
Blackheath · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
704 students
Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST
Sydenham · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
716 students
| Measure | Blackheath High School GDST Blackheath, London | Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST Sydenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #472 of 640 | #338 of 640 |
| National rank | #2708 of 4,090 | #1723 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 704 | 716 |
| Pupils on roll | 704 | 716 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 88% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.8 | 49.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.70 | 4.31 |
| A level points per entry | 43.7 | 43.6 |
| town | Blackheath | Sydenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.blackheathhighschool.gdst.net | www.sydenhamdulwichgirls.gdst.net/ |
The verdict
- •Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.9 vs 34.8).
- •Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST is the larger school with 716 students compared with 704.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blackheath High School GDST better than Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST?
On the Success Index (England), Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST ranks higher (54.9 vs 34.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blackheath High School GDST and Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Blackheath and Sydenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackheath High School GDST: 704. Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST: 716. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackheath High School GDST and Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST rank in London?
Blackheath High School GDST is 472nd of 640 and Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST is 338th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).