Good Schools Guide Summary

The Good Schools Guide reviews schools by asking for comments from existing parents as well as conducting its own visits to schools. Schools do not pay to be included in the guide.

The Good Schools Guide 2008 says the following about Sydenham High School ...

• The school believes it’s important to teach to learn, not just to pass exams

• Pastoral care is supportive and academically enabling, caring but not cosy….
  Girls are presented with opportunities, they must grab them and run

• A very wide catchment area

• A very welcoming environment