Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST
Other independent school (Lewisham).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).An award-winning school for girls in South London Sydenham High School aims to inspire the future generations of creators, independent thinkers and trailblazers. We open eyes and hearts by educating the whole person: to balance mind, body and soul. Our diversity of academic and enrichment opportunities enables every girl to forge her own path, strive to be her best and excel.
While no path is the same, each girl's journey leads to valuable development and meaningful self-discovery. A proud member of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST) family of schools, we develop character beyond the curriculum.
Antonia Geldeard Head Explore the Head's Vision An award-winning school for girls in South London Sydenham High School aims to inspire the future generations of creators, independent thinkers and trailblazers.
Enrichment
14 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Dance
- Debating
- Drama
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Football
- Hockey
- Netball
- Robotics
- Skateboarding
- Stem
- Swimming
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 100757
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 4 to 19
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions
- Selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Constituency
- Lewisham West and East Dulwich
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1887
Governing body
No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.
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