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Forest Hill School

State school · London, SE23 2XN
  • Secondary
  • Boys
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,093 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,093 ·
Local authority
London Borough of Lewisham
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Headteacher

Head

Mr Michael Sullivan

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 24 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Kilmorie Primary School 9 %
Adamsrill Primary School 7 %
Eliot Bank Primary School 7 %
Perrymount Primary School 5 %
Horniman Primary School 5 %
Kelvin Grove Primary School 5 %
Fairlawn Primary School 4 %
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School 4 %
Sandhurst Primary School 3 %
Dalmain Primary School 3 %
Alexandra Junior School 3 %
Goodrich Community Primary School 3 %
Unknown 3 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Haseltine Primary School 3 %
Stillness Junior School 3 %
St Michael's Church of England Primary School 2 %
Rathfern Primary School 2 %
Rushey Green Primary School 2 %
St George's CofE Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
77%
LA avg.
81%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
75%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
15%
LA avg.
10%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
61
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
21 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,093
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Dacres Road
Forest Hill
London
SE23 2XN
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Telephone: 020 8699 9343

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.foresthillschool.co.uk

Local authority: London Borough of Lewisham

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School data & information Forest Hill School Dacres Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2XN
1,093 Pupil numbers
23 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
26 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
61 Number of teachers
10 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
75%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
50.50
LA avg.
45.90
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.30 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 7
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 158 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 84 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 76 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 158 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 158 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 7
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
15%
LA avg.
10%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
35.22
LA avg.
32.22
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 9 C
Psychology GCE A level 6 C
Physics GCE A level 7 B
Mathematics GCE A level 18 C
History GCE A level 13 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 12 B
Geography GCE A level 13 C
Economics GCE A level 22 C
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 9 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 6 C
Chemistry GCE A level 7 C
Biology GCE A level 6 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Forest Hill School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
21 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
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