Dog Kennel Hill School

URN: 100786 • London SE22 8AB

Overview

Name
Dog Kennel Hill School
URN
100786
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Barbara Ghezzi (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Dog Kennel Hill, London SE22 8AB

Summary

Dog Kennel Hill School is a mixed community primary school located in Southwark, London, with a current enrolment of 283 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school prioritises creating a supportive and caring environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and creatively. With a commitment to high expectations and personal growth, the school encourages pupils to take on responsibilities appropriate to their age, fostering a sense of community and empathy among students.

The curriculum at Dog Kennel Hill School is designed to make learning engaging and relevant, with particular strengths in academic progress, art, music, wellness, and sports. Recent initiatives include yoga sessions aimed at developing gross motor skills and self-regulation, and thematic learning in Year 5 focused on English and history through the study of Beowulf and The Vikings. The school also actively participates in community support, such as collecting items for local food banks to ensure that families in need are supported.

For parents seeking more information, the school provides resources such as curriculum maps, safeguarding details, and policies on its website. Open days are scheduled for prospective families to learn more about the school and its ethos.

Key details

LA
Southwark
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
283
Boys
145
Girls
138
FSM %
34.10
Open date
Close date
2023-09-30
Last Ofsted
2022-02-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 283 145 138 420 34.10
2024-09-11 283 145 138 420 34.10
2023-09-11 317 158 159 420 31.10
2022-09-11 317 158 159 420 31.10
2021-09-11 339 169 170 420 28.30
2020-09-11 397 207 190 420 20.30

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