Independent school · Lewisham
Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST
- Ages 4–19
- Girls
- £6,699–£8,611/term
- Term dates checked
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
2027/28
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Tue 8 Sep 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 9 Nov 2026 | Wed 16 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 7 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 14 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Thu 3 Sep 2026, Fri 4 Sep 2026, Mon 7 Sep 2026, Tue 5 Jan 2027, Wed 6 Jan 2027, Tue 13 Apr 2027
2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Tue 7 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Wed 15 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 6 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Thu 30 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 19 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Thu 2 Sep 2027, Fri 3 Sep 2027, Mon 6 Sep 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028, Wed 5 Jan 2028, Tue 18 Apr 2028
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Junior School: Reception | £6,699.00 |
| Junior School: Year 1–6 | £6,831.00 |
| Senior & Sixth Form | £8,611.00 |
| School lunch (Reception to Year 11, compulsory) | £340.00 |
| Year 7 Chromebook leasing fee | £67.00 |
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- 4+
- 7+
Junior School entry is usually at 4+ (Reception) and 7+ (Year 3), with occasional interim places. Enquire and apply via Applicaa, visit, then attend assessment. 4+ is a one-hour playgroup session plus nursery report and parent meeting; 7+ is maths, reading and writing papers plus a team exercise. Places secured with a £1,250 deposit.
Assessments
- 4+: playgroup session (about one hour), nursery report, parent meeting
- 7+: maths, reading and writing papers (40 minutes each) and team-building exercise
Registration deadline: Wed 2 Dec 2026
Open events
- Sports Scholarship Spotlight: Mon 19 Oct 2026
- Drama Scholarship Spotlight: Thu 22 Oct 2026
- 4+ Discovery Morning: Thu 12 Nov 2026
- 7+ Exploration Afternoon: Thu 12 Nov 2026
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
About and location
- Ages
- 4–19
- Pupils
- 716
- Gender
- Girls
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Phone
- 02085577000
- Address
- 19 Westwood Hill, Sydenham, SE26 6BL
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.