StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England
Profile updated · DfE GIAS206 pupilsAges 2-11
Strong· our summary
Page updated 8 Nov 2026
Schools in Forest Hill
A leafy south-east London district in the borough of Lewisham, near the Horniman Museum. Below are the 60 schools within about 1.4 km of the heart of Forest Hill — 13 primary, 3 secondary, 43 nurseries — grouped by phase, nearest first. Every Ofsted rating, set of results and catchment area is on each school’s page.
Top-rated near Forest Hill
Pitta Patta Day Nursery Limited (Outstanding) · Faith Montessori Nursery Ltd (Outstanding) · N Family Club Forest Hill (Good) · Rubadubs Nursery (Good)
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Primary schools (13)
StatePrimary+ Nursery
Profile updated · DfE GIAS381 pupilsAges 3-11
Good· our summary
StatePrimaryChurch of England
Profile updated · DfE GIAS394 pupilsAges 5-11
Good
StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic
Profile updated · DfE GIAS207 pupilsAges 3-11
Good
Secondary schools (3)
Special & alternative provision (1)
Nurseries & early years (43)
IndependentNursery School
Profile updated · DfE GIASAwaiting first inspection
IndependentDay Nursery
Profile updated · DfE GIASGood
IndependentDay Nursery
Profile updated · DfE GIASGood
IndependentDay Nursery
Profile updated · DfE GIASGood
Showing the 24 closest of 43. See the rest on the map.
Forest Hill is in Lewisham — see every school in the borough, or compare the best primaries and secondaries.
Nearby areas
Distances are straight-line from the centre of Forest Hill. This is an approximate area, not an official boundary — always check each school’s own admissions and catchment details. Looking more broadly? Browse all schools on the map or see schools by local authority.