Best 3 Secondary schools in Lewisham – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: Bonus Pastor Catholic College (Secondary) in Bromley; Prendergast School (Secondary) in London; Forest Hill School (Secondary) in London — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Bonus Pastor Catholic College, Prendergast School and Forest Hill School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Bromley, Kent and London. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Bonus Pastor Catholic College), published Oct 2017. The lowest is 2 (Forest Hill School), published Feb 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Forest Hill School (Feb 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,000, combined total ≈ 3,000, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST and LEATHERSELLERS' FEDERATION OF SCHOOLS.

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Attribute	Bonus Pastor Catholic College BR1 5PZ	Prendergast School SE4 1LE	Forest Hill School SE23 2XN
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Community school
Location	Bromley Kent BR1 5PZ	London SE4 1LE	London SE23 2XN
Latest Ofsted	1 3 Oct 2017	1 28 Nov 2013	2 1 Feb 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	900	1000	1535
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Girls	Boys
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST	LEATHERSELLERS' FEDERATION OF SCHOOLS	Lewisham (209)
Website	www.bonuspastor.co.uk	www.prendergast-school.com	www.foresthillschool.co.uk
Telephone	02086952100	02086903710	02086999343
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Bonus Pastor Catholic College

BR1 5PZ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Bromley
Kent
BR1 5PZ
Ofsted: 1 3 Oct 2017
Pupils: ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.bonuspastor.co.uk
Telephone: 02086952100

Prendergast School

SE4 1LE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: London
SE4 1LE
Ofsted: 1 28 Nov 2013
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: LEATHERSELLERS' FEDERATION OF SCHOOLS
Website: www.prendergast-school.com
Telephone: 02086903710

Forest Hill School

SE23 2XN

Phase / Type: Secondary • Community school
Location: London
SE23 2XN
Ofsted: 2 1 Feb 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lewisham (209)
Website: www.foresthillschool.co.uk
Telephone: 02086999343

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.