Dulwich Prep & Senior
URN: 100862 • SE21 7AA
Overview
- Name
- Dulwich Prep & Senior
- URN
- 100862
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 44.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Louise Davidson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02087665500
- Website
- Visit Dulwich Prep & Senior website
- Address
-
38-42 ALLEYN PARK, SE21 7AA
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Summary
Dulwich Prep & Senior is an independent boys' school located in Southwark, with an enrolment of 812 pupils and a capacity for 999. The school emphasises a values-based education, focusing on principles such as Love, Courage, and Justice, which aim to foster a nurturing environment that supports the development of each child's mind, heart, and character. The curriculum is designed to provide a dynamic academic experience alongside a robust co-curricular programme, ensuring that boys are well-prepared for their future educational journeys.
Most pupils transition to senior schools at the end of Year 8, with 95% securing their first-choice institution. The school has a strong track record, with students gaining admission to prestigious schools such as Eton College and Harrow School, and receiving numerous scholarships. The supportive pastoral care and commitment to holistic education are highlighted by parents, who appreciate the school's focus on nurturing talents and fostering a sense of community.
Dulwich Prep & Senior prides itself on creating an inclusive atmosphere that embraces diversity and encourages empathy among its pupils. With a focus on developing future leaders and changemakers, the school aims to equip boys with the skills and values necessary to thrive in society.
Most pupils transition to senior schools at the end of Year 8, with 95% securing their first-choice institution. The school has a strong track record, with students gaining admission to prestigious schools such as Eton College and Harrow School, and receiving numerous scholarships. The supportive pastoral care and commitment to holistic education are highlighted by parents, who appreciate the school's focus on nurturing talents and fostering a sense of community.
Dulwich Prep & Senior prides itself on creating an inclusive atmosphere that embraces diversity and encourages empathy among its pupils. With a focus on developing future leaders and changemakers, the school aims to equip boys with the skills and values necessary to thrive in society.
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- Senior (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Spa School (73.2)
- Cherry Garden School (66.1)
- Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School (62.4)
- Tuke School (61.2)
- The Park College (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Southwark
- Age range
- 2 - 16
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 999
- Pupils
- 812
- Boys
- 789
- Girls
- 23
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1920-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 812 | 789 | 23 | 999 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 809 | 794 | 15 | 999 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 841 | 828 | 13 | 900 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 841 | 828 | 13 | 900 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 831 | 817 | 14 | 900 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 843 | 832 | 11 | 900 |
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