Sydenham School
Secondary school in London, Lewisham. Report card, May 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 19 May 2026, report published 6 July 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard | 30% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard | 38% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Strong standard | 33% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard | 22% of schools with a report card got this |
| Post-16 provision | Strong standard | 28% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around May 2030
The last inspection was in May 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 0.5 milesForest Hill School
Good (Dec 2023)
- 1.1 milesKingsdale Foundation School
Outstanding (Mar 2023)
- 1.5 milesHarris Girls Academy Bromley
School remains Outstanding (Mar 2024)
- 1.6 milesHarris Boys' Academy East Dulwich
Outstanding (Nov 2023)
- 1.6 milesHarris Girls' Academy East Dulwich
Outstanding (Dec 2023)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.