- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 245
- Pupils per teacher
- 27.5
Schools in SE26, Sydenham
A postcode district in Lewisham
- Postcode district
- 19 schools and nurseries
In short: SE26, Sydenham is a postcode district in Lewisham with 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 9 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries199 primary · 2 secondary · 9 nurseries
Top-rated
All SE26, Sydenham primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SE26, Sydenham
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 SE26, Sydenham
9 in SE26, Sydenham, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
41 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1185%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 397
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
81 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 394
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.3
Top Secondary Schools in SE26, Sydenham
2 in SE26, Sydenham, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
217 first choices, 235 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1653.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.2%
- Pupils
- 1,467
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
Nurseries in SE26, Sydenham
9 in SE26, Sydenham, highest Ofsted grade first
BeBright Bunnies Sydenham
London, SE26 5FD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Cherish Day Nursery
London, SE26 6PL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Cornerstone Day Nursery & Pre-School
London, SE26 5EP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SE26, Sydenham
2 in SE26, Sydenham, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
217 first choices, 235 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1653.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.2%
- Pupils
- 1,467
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST
Se26 6bl · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 19 · Girls
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 716
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in SE26, Sydenham
1 in SE26, Sydenham. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST
Se26 6bl · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 19 · Girls
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 716
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SE26, Sydenham, 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.
- Good13
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in SE26, Sydenham sit in 2 council areas. 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 SE26, Sydenham school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SE26, Sydenham has 19 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 SE26, Sydenham
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Questions
Questions parents ask about SE26, Sydenham
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SE26, Sydenham?
SE26, Sydenham has 19 schools, including 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SE26, Sydenham?
The highest-ranked schools in SE26, Sydenham on Eduscope are Alexandra Junior School, Eliot Bank Primary School, Sydenham 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 many private schools are in SE26, Sydenham?
There is 1 independent school in SE26, Sydenham. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in SE26, Sydenham?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 19 schools in SE26, Sydenham 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.