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Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST
Independent school · Lewisham
| Address | 19 Westwood Hill, Sydenham, SE26 6BL |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4–19 |
| Pupils | 716 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 02085577000 |
| Website | https://www.sydenhamdulwichgirls.gdst.net/ |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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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
Autumn half term is two weeks (26 Oct - 6 Nov 2026). Mon 7 Sep is INSET plus Year 7 & Year 12 induction. Half terms end 3.30pm Junior / 3.45pm Senior; terms end 12.30pm. Bank holiday 3 May 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
Autumn half term 18-29 Oct 2027 (two weeks). Mon 6 Sep 2027 is INSET plus Year 7 & 12 induction; Tue 18 Apr 2028 is INSET/Year 11 & 13 assessment day. Bank holiday 1 May 2028.
Fees 2026-27
Fees 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 |
Annual equivalents stated: Reception £20,097, Year 1-6 £20,493, Senior & Sixth Form £25,833 (inc. VAT). Public exam fees extra (typically £400 to £600 GCSE, £350 to £500 A Level).
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: 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.
- 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
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