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Forest Hill School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Lewisham). It has about 1,090 boys aged between 11 and 18. In December 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Attendance, Attainment and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Environment and Sixth form.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: About average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both roughly average. Show details
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is about average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very high.
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