We're absolutely delighted to announce that our Year 11 students have achieved Sydenham School's strongest ever GCSE results – building brilliantly on last year's success!

These outstanding outcomes are a testament to the exceptional teaching of our staff, and the incredible hard work our students have put into their studies. To every member of our Year 11 cohort: we couldn't be prouder of what you've accomplished.

Highlights:

·         Attainment 8 score of 53.1 – a significant jump from 50.8 in 2025, marking our highest score ever

·         Nearly three-quarters of students (73%) secured Grade 4 or above in both English and Maths

·         58% achieving the stronger Grade 5 or above in both subjects, an increase of nearly 10% from last year

·         Almost one-third of all exam entries (31%) resulted in the top grades of 7-9

We're particularly thrilled to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of Maeve Cullen, Anna Tsanaka, Julia Slonina and Roise Fitzpatrick, who each secured nothing but Grade 8s and 9s across all their subjects – a truly remarkable accomplishment.

A whole-community success

These results reflect the power of our entire school community working together. Behind every grade is a story of dedication: teachers who've gone above and beyond, support staff who've created the right environment for learning, governors who've provided strategic support, and families who've encouraged and believed in their children throughout their GCSE journey. Most of all, these results belong to our students. You've shown extraordinary resilience, determination and commitment. You've balanced the pressures of exams with everything else life has thrown at you, and you've come through it brilliantly.

Looking ahead

To our Year 11 students: these aren't just grades on a piece of paper – they're proof of what you can achieve when you set your mind to something. We’re so excited to welcome so many of you back to SFH6 in September to embark on your chosen sixth form courses. But whether you’re joining us or starting a new pathway at college or an apprenticeship, you've shown you have what it takes to succeed.

Congratulations to everyone who played a part in this fantastic achievement!

Students at our joint Sixth Form across Sydenham School and Forest Hill School have worked incredibly hard and have achieved hugely impressive results, with a significant increase in the number of students achieving top grades in both A Levels and vocational courses. Headline achievements include: 

• 31% of A Level grades at A*-A
• 61% of A Level grades at A*-B
• The average A Level grade is a B
• 67% of students taking vocational courses earning Distinction grades
• 96% of students taking vocational courses earning Merit or Distinction grades
• This year, 67% of university applicants in Year 13 secured places at their first-choice institutions, with many progressing to Russell Group universities

Special mentions to these students for their fantastic results:

A-Level

Emily Grahame-Capel - Chemistry - A*, Mathematics - A*, Physics - A*

Sophia Irhabor - Biology - A*, Chemistry - A*, Mathematics A*

Mahalia Morgan - English Literature - A*, Product Design - A*, Psychology - A*

Emily Smith Kirchner - Chemistry - A*, Mathematics - A*, Further Mathematics - A*

Maya Calinescu - English Literature - A*, Politics - A*, History - A

Stanley Norman  - Mathematics  - A*, Further Mathematics  - A*, History  - A

Kaya Suleyman  - Mathematics  - A*, Further Mathematics  - A*, Physics  - A

Ranagul Yildirim - Mathematics - A*, Psychology - A*, Biology - A

Kasthury Gopalakrishnan - Mathematics - A*, Chemistry - A, Physics - A

Flora Kay - Art - A*, Geography - A, Product Design - A

Zahara Kerany - Geography - A*, Biology - A, Chemistry - A

Rosa Wan Lawrence- Mathematics - A*, History - A, Politics - A

Eddie Kittoe  - Biology  - A, Chemistry  - A, Economics  - A

Vocational

Saffron Arnett  - Camtec Business Diploma  - D*D*, BTEC Psychology  - D*
Nicolae Alexandru -Eduard - BTEC Applied Science Diploma  - D*D*, Camtec Business Ext. Certificate  - D*

Penny Nguyen - BTEC Health and Social Care Ext. Diploma - D*D*D*

Aydin Dogan  - BTEC Health and Social Care Ext. Diploma  - D*D*D

Jeffrey Okoro  - Camtec Business Ext. Diploma  - D*D*D

Max Edney  - Camtec Business Diploma  - D*D*, BTEC Psychology  - D

Aminat Adediran - BTEC Health and Social Care Ext. Diploma - D*DD

Amy Boulton - BTEC Health and Social Care Ext. Diploma - D*DD

Rachana Kattah - Camtec Business Ext. Diploma - D*DD

Luka Kharazishvili  - Camtec Business Diploma  - D*D, BTEC Computer Science  - D

Sumayyah Mustafa - BTEC Health and Social Care Ext. Diploma - D*DD

Zeynep Ozkan - BTEC Health and Social Care Diploma - D*D, BTEC Psychology - D

As these talented young people take their next steps – whether into university, apprenticeships, or creative pathways – SFH6 celebrates their success and wishes them every happiness and fulfilment in the future.

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If you have a question about any part of the exams process please contact the exams officer, on 020 8699 6731 Ext 533 or email exams@sydenham.lewisham.sch.uk

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