Address: 15 Westwood Hill, London SE26 6BL
Website: sydenhamdulwichgirls.gdst.net/junior-school
Founded: 1887
Pupils: 240, all girls aged 4-11
Fees: £6,699-£6831 per term
Head Teacher: Mrs Gillian Panton
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Entrance Procedure: Group assessment for reception (4+) and written exam for 7+, with occasional places available in other year groups
School Visits: Open events and taster sessions are all bookable online
Contact: [email protected] or 020 8557 7004
Curriculum
A broad academic curriculum encourages independent thinking, enquiring minds and prepares girls for senior school. There are specialist teachers for languages (French from reception and Latin from year five), sport, music, art and DT as well as computing and science for pupils in year five and six.
Sport & The Arts
The school’s Mind, Body & Soul cocurricular programme includes over 60 clubs and a variety of day and residential trips, including skiing. Creativity is abound in the art & DT studio, the Westwood Theatre and recital hall. Sports facilities include an AstroTurf and the eight-acre sports ground in Beckenham. Swimming takes place at Beckenham Spa, a short drive away.
Pastoral Care
A strong PSHE programme is backed up by a positive social environment, supportive teaching staff and close relationships between home and school. Clear expectations of behaviour are enshrined in bespoke ‘golden rules’ and the school’s ‘culture curriculum’. Girls are empowered with a toolkit to boost mental fitness so that they continue to shine beyond the junior school.
Exit Destinations
85 percent of leavers go on to Syndenham & Dulwich Girls GDST, while others attain scholarships and places at JAGS, Alleyn’s and boarding schools.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
To create an environment where joyful learning flourishes helps children acquire knowledge and skills, but more importantly gain confidence and pride in their own intellectual abilities as the young minds of the future. Our girls develop the habits, skillset, mindset and the wellness to be successful wherever life may take them.
