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Sydenham School

Dartmouth Road, London, SE26 4RD
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Sydenham School
London, SE26 4RD
1,507 Pupils
1,580 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
26.60% FSM %
12 Boys
1,495 Girls
About Sydenham School

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

It has 1,507 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,580. Current headteacher: Emma Wijnberg.

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 Forest Hill
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Girls
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10006468
URN 100741
Data Last Updated 13-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Patrick Cullen Chair of Governors 06/10/2024 17/02/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Jordan Belgrave Governor 03/10/2023 02/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Wing Chow Governor 03/10/2023 02/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Hugh Dames Governor 23/04/2024 13/02/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Thomas Griffith Governor 01/10/2025 30/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Ms Sarah Haar Governor 17/01/2023 30/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Ms Gugu Hlophe Governor 13/03/2025 12/03/2029 Appointed by LA
Ms Rebecca Ingram Governor 26/09/2024 25/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Obi James Governor 29/11/2023 28/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Volker Kauschel Governor 14/03/2024 13/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lucy Maycock Governor 03/10/2023 30/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Simon Ossai Governor 06/09/2024 05/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sydenham School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in London, Lewisham.
Sydenham School has 1,507 pupils, with a capacity of 1,580.
Sydenham School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Sydenham School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Sydenham School is Mrs Emma Wijnberg.
Sydenham School is at Dartmouth Road, London, SE26 4RD, in the Lewisham local authority, London.
Sixth form at Sydenham School: Has a sixth form.
Sydenham School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Emma Wijnberg
Dartmouth Road, London, SE26 4RD
02086996731
www.sydenham.lewisham.sch.uk/
Location
SE26 4RD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 100741
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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