- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
25 first choices, 27 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 206
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.9
Schools in SE23, Forest Hill
A postcode district in Lewisham
- Postcode district
- 30 schools and nurseries
In short: SE23, Forest Hill is a postcode district in Lewisham with 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 18 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3011 primary · 2 secondary · 18 nurseries
Top-rated
All SE23, Forest Hill primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SE23, Forest Hill
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in SE23, Forest Hill
11 in SE23, Forest Hill, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 276
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.7
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
73 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.0%
- Pupils
- 381
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.5
Top Secondary Schools in SE23, Forest Hill
2 in SE23, Forest Hill, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
126 first choices, 168 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.0%
- Pupils
- 1,080
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
Nurseries in SE23, Forest Hill
18 in SE23, Forest Hill, highest Ofsted grade first
Faith Montessori Nursery Ltd
London, SE23 1DE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Pitta Patta Day Nursery Limited
London, SE23 1RX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bright Bees Day Nursery and Preschool
London, SE23 1JN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SE23, Forest Hill
2 in SE23, Forest Hill, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
126 first choices, 168 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.0%
- Pupils
- 1,080
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
Brent Knoll School
London, SE23 2QU · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 17
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 181
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.3
Special Schools in SE23, Forest Hill
1 in SE23, Forest Hill. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Brent Knoll School
London, SE23 2QU · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 17
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 181
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.3
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SE23, Forest Hill, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good20
- Not graded yet8
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every SE23, Forest Hill school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SE23, Forest Hill has 30 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in SE23, Forest Hill
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about SE23, Forest Hill
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SE23, Forest Hill?
SE23, Forest Hill has 30 schools, including 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 18 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SE23, Forest Hill?
The highest-ranked schools in SE23, Forest Hill on Eduscope are St George's CofE Primary School, Stillness Junior School, Dalmain Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in SE23, Forest Hill?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 30 schools in SE23, Forest Hill by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.