Open Independent Girls

Sydenham High School, GDST

19 Westwood Hill, SE26 6BL
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Sydenham High School, GDST
, SE26 6BL
736 Pupils
814 Capacity
4–19 Age Range
— FSM %
— Boys
736 Girls
About Sydenham High School, GDST

Sydenham High School, GDST is a Not applicable Independent schools serving and the surrounding area in Lewisham. The school for pupils aged 4–19 is part of the London region.

It has 736 pupils on roll. School capacity: 814. Current headteacher: Antonia Geldeard.

Information on Sydenham High School, GDST is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Lewisham
Region London
Administrative District Lewisham
Parliamentary Constituency Lewisham West and East Dulwich
Ward Sydenham
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Girls
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 1 / 177
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 22-02-1887
UKPRN 10008540
URN 100757
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sydenham High School, GDST is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in , Lewisham.
Sydenham High School, GDST has 736 pupils, with a capacity of 814.
Sydenham High School, GDST caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
The admissions policy at Sydenham High School, GDST is: Selective.
The Headmistress at Sydenham High School, GDST is Ms Antonia Geldeard.
Sydenham High School, GDST is at 19 Westwood Hill, Sydenham, SE26 6BL, in the Lewisham local authority, London.
Sixth form at Sydenham High School, GDST: Has a sixth form.
Sydenham High School, GDST is currently open.
Contact
Headmistress
Ms Antonia Geldeard
19 Westwood Hill, Sydenham, SE26 6BL
02085577000
www.sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net/
Location
SE26 6BL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 100757
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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