Dulwich College
URN: 100861 • London SE21 7LD
Overview
- Name
- Dulwich College
- URN
- 100861
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Fiona Angel (since 2025) , Master
- Telephone
- 02086933601
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dulwich Common, London SE21 7LD
Summary
Dulwich College is an independent mixed school located in Southwark, London, with a current enrolment of 1,919 pupils and a capacity of 1,950. Established in 1619, the college prides itself on fostering a community that values purpose, kindness, and joy. The school aims to provide a holistic education, combining academic excellence with a wide range of extracurricular activities, including over 80 clubs and societies, and 25 different sports.
The academic curriculum is designed to inspire intellectual curiosity, with a strong emphasis on scholarship and enriched learning experiences. Recent results highlight the college's commitment to high academic standards, with 56% of GCSE grades awarded at the highest level of 9. The school also offers extensive pastoral care, ensuring that each pupil is supported in their personal and academic growth.
Dulwich College actively engages with its diverse community, welcoming over 20 nationalities in its boarding programme and connecting with local and international partnerships. This inclusive environment encourages pupils to develop a sense of responsibility and initiative, contributing positively to their school and the wider world.
The academic curriculum is designed to inspire intellectual curiosity, with a strong emphasis on scholarship and enriched learning experiences. Recent results highlight the college's commitment to high academic standards, with 56% of GCSE grades awarded at the highest level of 9. The school also offers extensive pastoral care, ensuring that each pupil is supported in their personal and academic growth.
Dulwich College actively engages with its diverse community, welcoming over 20 nationalities in its boarding programme and connecting with local and international partnerships. This inclusive environment encourages pupils to develop a sense of responsibility and initiative, contributing positively to their school and the wider world.
Useful links
- Prospectus(opens in new window/tab) (sen)
- Calendar(opens in new window/tab) (calendar)
- Black History Month (calendar)
- Evensong at Winchester Cathedral (calendar)
- ITT Taster morning at Dulwich College (calendar)
- Mince Pie & Mulled Wine Concert (calendar)
- SSLP Collaboration Day: Engineer Your Vision (calendar)
- Winter Concert 2025 (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar(opens in new window/tab) (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Azhar Academy Girls School (75.2)
- Spa School (73.2)
- Harris Aspire Academy (72.7)
- Hawkswood Primary PRU (72.7)
- The Pears Family School (72.7)
Key details
- LA
- Southwark
- Age range
- 0 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1950
- Pupils
- 1919
- Boys
- 1831
- Girls
- 88
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1908-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1919 | 1831 | 88 | 1950 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 1899 | 1812 | 87 | 1950 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 1863 | 1773 | 90 | 1950 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1863 | 1773 | 90 | 1880 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1884 | 1789 | 95 | 1880 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1834 | 1738 | 96 | 1880 | 0.00 |
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