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Forest Hill School
- Secondary
- Lewisham SE23 2XN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well with a carefully considered and ambitious curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are polite to guests, and feel safe.
Qualifications and Training: Staff have access to high-quality training and development.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents and carers value the ethos of the school.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders ensure the curriculum is accessed by all pupils, including those with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils know they can talk to trusted adults if they have any concerns.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school teaches pupils about healthy lifestyles and relationships.
Extracurricular Offerings: A range of clubs and activities, including sports and a school newspaper.
Career Counselling Services: Detailed advice and guidance for sixth-form students.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND follow the same rich curriculum.
Subjects Offered: A wide range of A-level choices and vocational qualifications offered in sixth form.
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Forest Hill School is a Secondary, Boys school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1093 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to Forest Hill School, a neighbourhood where everyone strives for excellence.
Forest Hill takes great pride in being a true comprehensive school that serves Forest Hill and the surrounding area.
We provide tailored education for every one of our students, regardless of their background or ability, making us far from being a "bog standard comp."
This provides our boys with a wide-ranging and well-rounded foundation from which they can advance to academic achievement as they move through the school.
Our collaborative sixth form programme, SFH6, with Sydenham School, continues to grow.
In our opinion, it is the borough's top location for post-secondary study.
An enviable track record of students going on to study at Oxbridge and an increase in the number of students progressing to Russell Group universities serve as examples of this.
You will probably agree that Forest Hill has all the necessary components to offer our young men a plethora of opportunity to lay the groundwork for a lifetime of success when you consider our academic offer with our large extracurricular offer and highly recognised pastoral support.
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Forest Hill takes great pride in being a true comprehensive school that serves Forest Hill and the surrounding area.
We provide tailored education for every one of our students, regardless of their background or ability, making us far from being a "bog standard comp."
This provides our boys with a wide-ranging and well-rounded foundation from which they can advance to academic achievement as they move through the school.
Our collaborative sixth form programme, SFH6, with Sydenham School, continues to grow.
In our opinion, it is the borough's top location for post-secondary study.
An enviable track record of students going on to study at Oxbridge and an increase in the number of students progressing to Russell Group universities serve as examples of this.
You will probably agree that Forest Hill has all the necessary components to offer our young men a plethora of opportunity to lay the groundwork for a lifetime of success when you consider our academic offer with our large extracurricular offer and highly recognised pastoral support.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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A
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | - | 12.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 54% | 34% | 23% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 10.50% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 23.26% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 32.53% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 26.32% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 8.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 12.47% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.29 | 2.47 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 93.92% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 211 | 123 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 91% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 21.54% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 35% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 15.92% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 18.69% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.77% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | SP | 1.08% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 25.89% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 35.94% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 26.17% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 11.28% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 16.11% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.54 | 2.55 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 96.33% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 204 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 95.5% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 20.17% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 35.17% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 19.25% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 20.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.33% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.71 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 2 | 21.73% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 4 | 33.2% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 21.93% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 7.8% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% 6 | 11.53% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.77 | 2.26 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 93.82% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 223 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 91.09% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 20.18% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 38.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 12.73% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 20% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.82% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.82% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% 7 | 24.6% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 7 | 36.47% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 35% | 24.87% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 8.67% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 4 | 14% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.03 | 2.52 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 92.09% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 221 | 128 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 74.64% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 20.18% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 35.27% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 11.82% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 16.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.18% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.36% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.76 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 22.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 36% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 21.79% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 11.36% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 13.07% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 82.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 217 | 117 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 33.82% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 20.55% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 28.27% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 12.45% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.36% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.27% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.55% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.37 | 30.28 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30 | 30.25 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.50% | 14.12% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 98 | 208 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 71.43% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 1.57% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 13.14% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 9.71% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.61 | 36.72 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.03 | 36.54 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.3% | 13.91% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 110 | 296 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 56% | 71.83% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 2.5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 9.67% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 10% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.71 | 32.08 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.25 2 | 29.04 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.3% | 11.59% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 119 | 339 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 41% | 57.5% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 5.33% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 19% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 16% | 12.17% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.83 2 | 33.1 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.03 | 29.37 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.0% | 14.09% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 28.83% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 2% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 6.83% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 6.17% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.55 | 29.34 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.11 | 29.24 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.1% | 11.42% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 30% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 3.14% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 13.43% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 7.57% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Forest Hill School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
