Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School

URN: 100823 • London SE21 7BU

Overview

Name
Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School
URN
100823
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
72.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Helen Poyton (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02075259233
Website
Visit
Address
Dulwich Village, London SE21 7BU

Summary

Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School (DVIS) is a voluntary aided primary school located in Southwark, London, serving a mixed-gender population of 259 pupils. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, grounded in its Christian vision which emphasizes flourishing in life, learning, and love. The ethos is reflected in the school’s core values of love, faithfulness, joy, kindness, and self-control, which are integrated into daily activities and celebrated within the community.

The curriculum at DVIS is designed to support the holistic development of children, focusing on their social, spiritual, moral, and cultural growth. The school prioritises a child-centred approach to learning, ensuring that each child is engaged and supported in their educational journey. Staff members, including qualified teachers and teaching assistants, work collaboratively to provide tailored support, particularly for children with special educational needs.

DVIS encourages community involvement and values strong relationships among staff, parents, and local stakeholders. The school hosts various events and activities to foster a sense of belonging and to celebrate diversity, making it an integral part of the local community.

Key details

LA
Southwark
Age range
4 - 7
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
270
Pupils
259
Boys
131
Girls
128
FSM %
8.90
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 259 131 128 270 8.90
2024-09-11 254 124 130 270 7.90
2023-09-11 258 131 127 270 5.40
2022-09-11 258 131 127 270 5.40
2021-09-11 267 139 128 270 7.10
2020-09-11 268 148 120 270 8.60

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