Dallington School
URN: 100462 • United Kingdom EC1V 0BW
Overview
- Name
- Dallington School
- URN
- 100462
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 58.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Griffiths (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02072512284
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 8 Dallington Street, United Kingdom EC1V 0BW
Summary
Dallington School is an independent, progressive school located in Islington, London, catering to children aged 3 to 11. Founded in 1978 by Mogg Hercules, the school emphasizes a child-centred, holistic approach to education, fostering independence and creativity in a supportive environment. With a current enrolment of 62 pupils and a capacity of 180, Dallington aims to nurture curious and confident learners while celebrating the essence of childhood.
The curriculum is designed to be informal and experiential, integrating the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with the National Curriculum for younger children. As students progress through Years 1 to 6, they engage in cross-curricular topics that promote problem-solving and independent research skills. Outdoor learning is a key component, allowing children to connect with nature and develop teamwork abilities.
Dallington School prides itself on small class sizes, which facilitate individual attention and tailored support for each child. The school community values the importance of preparing students for their future educational journeys while maintaining a focus on their overall well-being and development.
The curriculum is designed to be informal and experiential, integrating the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with the National Curriculum for younger children. As students progress through Years 1 to 6, they engage in cross-curricular topics that promote problem-solving and independent research skills. Outdoor learning is a key component, allowing children to connect with nature and develop teamwork abilities.
Dallington School prides itself on small class sizes, which facilitate individual attention and tailored support for each child. The school community values the importance of preparing students for their future educational journeys while maintaining a focus on their overall well-being and development.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Our Student Council has chosen to support Noah’s (sen)
- Years 3–6 had an amazing morning at Arsenal’s (sen)
- Download Our Prospectus (download)
- Home (other)
- About Us (other)
- Admissions Process (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Our Head of School, James, and Admissions Manager, (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Pears Family School (72.7)
- The Bridge School (71.1)
- Richard Cloudesley School (69.6)
- Samuel Rhodes MLD School (67.3)
- The Bridge School (65.5)
Key details
- LA
- Islington
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 62
- Boys
- 48
- Girls
- 14
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1978-10-05
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-12-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 62 | 48 | 14 | 180 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 66 | 48 | 18 | 180 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 73 | 54 | 19 | 180 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 73 | 54 | 19 | 180 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 100 | 64 | 36 | 180 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 133 | 79 | 54 | 180 | 0.00 |
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