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Sydenham and Forest Hill Sixth Form

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Dacres Road, London, SE23 2XN

02082918484

sfh6applications@outlook.com


Key Dates & Deadlines

2025-02-10

External Students Application Deadline

2024-12-16

Internal Students Application Deadline

2025-08-21

GCSE Results Day

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityLewisham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressDacres Road, London, SE23 2XN


FAQs

What facilities do you have?

SFH6 has modern facilities across both sites with: 6th Form Common Rooms with cafe serving hot food, Study Rooms with computers and laptops, Libraries, state of the art learning resources

What are the entry requirements for A Level courses?

For A Level courses, a minimum average point score at GCSE of 5.7 across best 8 GCSEs, including maths and English at grade 4. Students will also need to achieve the subject specific criteria. Students wishing to take four a levels should achieve an average point score of at least 7.

What are the entry requirements for vocational courses?

For Level 3 BTEC and CTEC courses, a minimum average point score at GCSE of 4, including at least subjects 5 at a Grade 4. This should include English Language or Literature at Grade 4. Students will also need to achieve the subject specific criteria.

Which school site will I be based at?

SFH6 operates across two school sites - Sydenham School on Darmouth Road and Forest Hill School on Dacres Road. The site you will be based at depends on the courses you are studying. Some students have lessons at both sites, some have lessons only at one site.

How do I apply?

You can apply directly via the link on ApplicaaOne, or via our website at www.sfh6.org

Is there a taster day?

Yes all students who receive an offer from SFH6 will be invited to Bridging Week, which is taster lessons and an opportunity to visit the school. This will take place in the spring term. Details will be emailed to applicants.

Do you offer a 16-19 Bursary?

Yes SFH6 students can apply for a Bursary to help with education and course costs. Further details are at www.sfh6.org/1058/sfh6-16-19-bursary-fund-2024

Do students have to stay on site the whole day?

Sixth form students will receive a timetable at the start of term which includes subject lessons, tutor time and supervised study periods. They also have independent study periods. Students can leave the site during independent study periods, however we advise most students to stay on site to complete work, revise or do homework. Some students may wish to go off site at lunchtime however we do have food available in the 6th form cafe for students who wish to remain on site.