Forest Hill School vs Sydenham School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 821 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hill School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,080 students
Sydenham School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,467 students
| Measure | Forest Hill School London, London | Sydenham School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #227 of 640 | #238 of 640 |
| National rank | #1053 of 4,090 | #1123 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,080 | 1,467 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,080 | 1,467 |
| Free school meals | 27.2% | 27.8% |
| Capacity filled | 70.4% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.3 | 50.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.7% | 48.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.2% | 72.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.81 | 4.64 |
| A level points per entry | 34.1 | 39.3 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.foresthillschool.co.uk/ | www.sydenham.lewisham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Forest Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.1 vs 67.7).
- •Sydenham School is the larger school with 1,467 students compared with 1,080.
- •Forest Hill School is boys and Sydenham School is girls.
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 Forest Hill School better than Sydenham School?
On the Success Index (England), Forest Hill School ranks higher (69.1 vs 67.7 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 Forest Hill School and Sydenham School?
About 821 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Hill School: 1,080. Sydenham School: 1,467. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Hill School and Sydenham School rank in London?
Forest Hill School is 227th of 640 and Sydenham School is 238th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).