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Lewisham secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 46, above the England average of 41, 92% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding compared to 86% nationally. While St Dunstan's College and Sydenham High School, GDST are top-ranked independent options, Prendergast School leads among state secondary schools with strong GCSE results. With 18 schools serving Lewisham, families across Catford, Forest Hill, Deptford, and Blackheath have diverse options ranging from selective independent schools to inclusive comprehensives, with most finding places within 1.3 miles for popular schools. Use the map view to explore last distance offered and see which schools serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Education-My Life Matters | Independent | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | St Matthew Academy | State | All-through | 4-16 years | Mixed | Catholic | 10/10Elite |
State • All-through • 4-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Prendergast School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | 10/10Elite |
| N/A | Prendergast Ladywell School | State | All-through | 4-16 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • All-through • 4-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St Dunstan's College | Independent | All-through | 3-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | 9.3/10Elite |
| #9 | Sedgehill Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Conisborough College | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 4/10Developing |
Independent • All-through • 3-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Forest Hill School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Allenby Tutorial Trust | Independent | Secondary | 11-17 years | Mixed | None | Not applicable |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
Independent • Secondary • 11-17 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham | State | All-through | 4-16 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • All-through • 4-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Prendergast Vale School | State | All-through | 3-16 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
| N/A | Urban Mission School | Independent | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • All-through • 3-16 years
Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Haberdashers' Hatcham College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #10 | Deptford Green School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #11 | Addey and Stanhope School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Marathon Science School | Independent | All-through | 10-18+ years | Boys | None | Information not available |
Independent • All-through • 10-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Sydenham High School, GDST | Independent | All-through | 4-18+ years | Girls | None | 10/10Elite |
| #8 | Sydenham School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | 7/10Good |
Independent • All-through • 4-18+ years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
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