Best Secondary Schools in Lewisham 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 10 schools across Lewisham. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Lewisham has 10 secondary schools, of which 2 (20%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 7 rated Good — 90% of secondary schools in Lewisham are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Bonus Pastor Catholic College currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 3 schools in Lewisham. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

Application deadlines in Lewisham follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

10
Total schools
2
Outstanding
20%
Outstanding rate
68.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
40.8
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Bonus Pastor Catholic College
Secondary
 Outstanding 73 View school
🥈 Forest Hill School
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
🥉 Prendergast School
Secondary
 Outstanding 68 View school
4. Sydenham School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
5. Haberdashers' Hatcham College
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
6. Deptford Green School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
7. Sedgehill Academy
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
8. Haberdashers' Knights Academy
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
9. Addey and Stanhope School
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
10. Conisborough College
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 39 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Lewisham?
There are 10 secondary schools in Lewisham, of which 2 (20%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Lewisham?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Lewisham is Bonus Pastor Catholic College. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Lewisham?
Primary and secondary school applications in Lewisham are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Lewisham council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Lewisham?
20% of secondary schools in Lewisham are rated Outstanding and 70% are rated Good. 83.7% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.