GCSE 2025/26
#747 of 3,312
Better than 77% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#1,054 of 2,536
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Sept 2022
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 148003.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Lewisham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 51.9, better than England, better than Lewisham | 46.9 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 80.6%, better than England, better than Lewisham | 65.5% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 65.9%, better than England, better than Lewisham | 47.9% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 15.5%, similar to England, similar to Lewisham | 14.1% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 71.3%, better than England, better than Lewisham | 60.3% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 129 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Lewisham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 35.05, similar to England, similar to Lewisham | 33.62 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 35.56, similar to England, similar to Lewisham | 34.13 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | B- | - | - |
| AAB or better | 11.1%, worse than England, similar to Lewisham | 12.2% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | -0.01, similar to England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Average, similar to England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 57 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Merit+ | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 960 |
| Girls | 445 |
| Boys | 515 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 45.2% |
| First language not English | 34.8% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 1,743 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 44.9% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 210 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 91 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 30 |
| Average class size | 21.8 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 19.4 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 17.4 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 49.4 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 1.73 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 11.73 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 52.6 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 42.6 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 3 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 7 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 176 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 634 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 168 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 122 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 41 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Lewisham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 6.3%, better than England, similar to Lewisham | 6.4% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 18.3%, better than England, similar to Lewisham | 17.2% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 1.6%, better than England, similar to Lewisham | 1.8% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 3% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 2.4% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.1% |
| Permanent exclusions | 1 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 96.2% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 93.3% |
| School sixth form | 50% |
| Further education | 27.9% |
| Sixth form college | 14.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 1% |
| Employment | 0% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 77.8% |
| Higher education | 55.6% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 14.8% |
| Employment | 11.1% |
| Further education | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Jun 2018. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Elfrida Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jul 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Worsley Bridge Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Sept 2018. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2020. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Education-My Life Matters | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Apr 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Haseltine Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2023. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Athelney Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Conisborough College | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Apr 2022. | |
| 0.9 mi | Secondary | Bonus Pastor Catholic College | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Sept 2017. |
Sedgehill Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 28 Sept 2022.
Sedgehill Academy ranks 747 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (better than 77% of schools) and 1,054 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).
In 2025/26, 65.9% of pupils at Sedgehill Academy got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 51.9 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Sedgehill Academy was B-, and 11.1% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, Sedgehill Academy made 176 offers from 634 applications (3.6 per offer), and 122 of 168 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
Sedgehill Academy has 960 pupils aged 11 to 18.
Sedgehill Academy had 1,743 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Sedgehill Academy has a sixth form with 210 places in 2024/25.
At Sedgehill Academy, the average class had 21.8 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 19.4 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Sedgehill Academy missed 6.3% of sessions (England 8%), and 18.3% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.