SEDGEHILL SCHOOL in Greater London, Lewisham

Education Centre Information: Sedgehill School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Lewisham
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 1381
Number of boys: 728
Number of girls: 653
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Special Educational Needs:

SEN Priority 1:HI - Hearing Impairment

Background:

Sedgehill School has teams in a variety of sports including football (boys and girls), rugby, hockey, netball, cross-country, cricket and athletics. In addition to music lessons there are opportunities for students to learn to play a variety of musical instruments, and eleven visiting professional musicians teach students during the school day. Students are offered the opportunity to sing in the choir and play in one of the many school instrumental ensembles. There is a school library. The school aims to provide an education which encourages every student to achieve their full potential; an environment which is safe and caring and which promotes and encourages effective teaching and learning; a broad and balanced curriculum which incorporates the National Curriculum and serves the needs of the individual, the local community and the wider society; an extended curriculum which supports learning beyond the classroom; high expectations of students in terms of standards of work, behaviour and appearance; teaching methods which support and promote high levels of achievement for all students irrespective of ability, gender, race and class; equal opportunities for all students and staff and a community which encourages mutual respect and care for others .