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  • St Dunstan's College
  • Sydenham High School, GDST
  • Prendergast School
  • Sydenham School
  • Haberdashers' Hatcham College
  • Forest Hill School
  • Sedgehill Academy
  • Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Lewisham Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Lewisham. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Lewisham

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Independent · All-through
#1LEWISHAM
#124England

St Dunstan's College

Stanstead Road, Catford, London, SE6 4TY
Lewisham council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,162 pupils
Mixed
3-18 years
Church of England
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
Independent · All-through
#2LEWISHAM
#275England

Sydenham High School, GDST

19 Westwood Hill, Sydenham, London, SE26 6BL
Lewisham council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
757 pupils
Girls
4-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3LEWISHAM
#542England

Prendergast School

Adelaide Avenue, Brockley, London, SE4 1LE
Lewisham council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
945 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Last distance offered:
0.7 miles
Application Demand
Primary School118 offers / 523 applications
Subscription: 4.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#8LEWISHAM
#1,279England

Sydenham School

Dartmouth Road, London, SE26 4RD
Lewisham council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,445 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Last distance offered:
1.4 miles
Application Demand
Primary School231 offers / 684 applications
Subscription: 3.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#6LEWISHAM
#1,230England

Haberdashers' Hatcham College

Pepys Road, London, SE14 5SF
Lewisham council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,376 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Last distance offered:
0.6 miles
Application Demand
Primary School221 offers / 867 applications
Subscription: 3.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7LEWISHAM
#1,244England

Forest Hill School

Dacres Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2XN
Lewisham council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,093 pupils
Boys
11-18 years
None
Last distance offered:
1.9 miles
Application Demand
Primary School171 offers / 463 applications
Subscription: 2.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#9LEWISHAM
#2,142England

Sedgehill Academy

Sedgehill Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 3QW
Lewisham council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
782 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Last distance offered:
1.5 miles
Application Demand
Primary School173 offers / 629 applications
Subscription: 3.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · All-through
#4LEWISHAM
#1,055England

Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham

Taunton Road, London, SE12 8PD
Lewisham council
GCSE
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,031 pupils
Mixed
4-16 years
Church of England
Last distance offered:
1.0 miles
Application Demand
Primary School60 offers / 217 applications
Subscription: 3.6xOversubscribed
Secondary School86 offers / 384 applications
Subscription: 4.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · All-through
#5LEWISHAM
#1,140England

St Matthew Academy

St Joseph's Vale, London, SE3 0XX
Lewisham council
GCSE
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,066 pupils
Mixed
4-16 years
Catholic
Last distance offered:
2.3 miles
Application Demand
Primary School16 offers / 33 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Secondary School157 offers / 479 applications
Subscription: 3.0xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Lewisham

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Neighbourhoods in Lewisham

Bellingham is a popular residential pocket within the Lewisham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lewisham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AEducation-My Life MattersIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Education-My Life MattersN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Blackheath is a popular residential pocket within the Lewisham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lewisham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5St Matthew AcademyStateAll-through4-16 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St Matthew Academy#5
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Brockley is a popular residential pocket within the Lewisham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lewisham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Prendergast SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
N/APrendergast Ladywell SchoolStateAll-through4-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Prendergast School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Prendergast Ladywell SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Catford is a popular residential pocket within the Lewisham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lewisham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1St Dunstan's CollegeIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
#9Sedgehill AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AConisborough CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
St Dunstan's College#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Sedgehill Academy#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Conisborough CollegeN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Forest Hill is a popular residential pocket within the Lewisham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lewisham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Forest Hill SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneGood
N/AAllenby Tutorial TrustIndependentSecondary11-17 yearsMixedNoneNot applicable
Forest Hill School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Allenby Tutorial TrustN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-17 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not applicable

Lee is a popular residential pocket within the Lewisham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lewisham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Trinity Church of England School, LewishamStateAll-through4-16 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham#4
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Lewisham is a popular residential pocket within the Lewisham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lewisham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/APrendergast Vale SchoolStateAll-through3-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AUrban Mission SchoolIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Prendergast Vale SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Urban Mission SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

New Cross is a popular residential pocket within the Lewisham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lewisham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Haberdashers' Hatcham CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#10Deptford Green SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
#11Addey and Stanhope SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Haberdashers' Hatcham College#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Deptford Green School#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Addey and Stanhope School#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Surrey Quays is a popular residential pocket within the Lewisham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lewisham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Marathon Science SchoolIndependentAll-through10-18+ yearsBoysNoneInformation not available
Marathon Science School#12
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 10-18+ years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Sydenham is a popular residential pocket within the Lewisham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lewisham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Sydenham High School, GDSTIndependentAll-through4-18+ yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#8Sydenham SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneGood
Sydenham High School, GDST#2
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18+ years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Sydenham School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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