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Forest Hill School

Dacres Road, London, SE23 2XN
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Forest Hill School
London, SE23 2XN
1,072 Pupils
1,535 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
27.90% FSM %
1,052 Boys
20 Girls
About Forest Hill School

Forest Hill School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–18 based in Lewisham, London. The school is boys-only and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,072 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,535. Current headteacher: Michael Sullivan.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Lewisham or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Lewisham
Region London
Administrative District Lewisham
Parliamentary Constituency Lewisham West and East Dulwich
Ward Perry Vale
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Boys
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10002536
URN 100745
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Clive Caseley Chair of Governors 05/04/2025 30/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Alex Forzani Chair of Governors 01/07/2025 01/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Judith Ralphs Chair of Governors 01/12/2024 04/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Sam Addo Governor 24/01/2023 24/01/2027 Elected by school staff
Jonathan Baggs Governor 14/03/2025 14/03/2029 Elected by parents
Eyvonne Browne Governor 17/10/2023 17/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Clive Caseley Governor 17/11/2021 17/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Lorna Dyke Governor 20/03/2025 20/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Jessica Hardy Governor 20/03/2025 20/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Katie Knowles Governor 07/01/2025 07/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Lara-Birgit le Court de Billot Governor 20/03/2025 20/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Eleanor Prestage Governor 14/03/2025 14/03/2029 Elected by parents
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Frequently Asked Questions
Forest Hill School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in London, Lewisham.
Forest Hill School has 1,072 pupils, with a capacity of 1,535.
Forest Hill School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Forest Hill School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Forest Hill School is Mr Michael Sullivan.
Forest Hill School is at Dacres Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2XN, in the Lewisham local authority, London.
Sixth form at Forest Hill School: Has a sixth form.
Forest Hill School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Michael Sullivan
Dacres Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2XN
02086999343
www.foresthillschool.co.uk/
Location
SE23 2XN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 100745
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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