Dog Kennel Hill School
URN: 149604 • London SE22 8AB
Overview
- Name
- Dog Kennel Hill School
- URN
- 149604
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 36.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Galiema Amien-Cloete (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02072741829
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dog Kennel Hill, London SE22 8AB
Summary
Dog Kennel Hill School is a mixed primary academy located in Southwark, London, with a current enrolment of 221 pupils, well below its capacity of 420. The school has a strong commitment to fostering a supportive and caring environment, encouraging older students to assist younger peers and promoting a sense of responsibility among all children.
The curriculum at Dog Kennel Hill School focuses on academic progress alongside the arts, wellness, and sports. Recent initiatives include yoga sessions aimed at enhancing gross motor skills and self-regulation, as well as thematic learning in English and history, such as studying Beowulf in connection with the Vikings. The school actively engages with the community, exemplified by its Harvest Collection for City Harvest Foodbank, ensuring that local families receive support.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (43.20%), the school prioritises inclusivity and equity in its educational approach. Parents can access essential information through the school's website, including policies, curriculum maps, and safeguarding details.
The curriculum at Dog Kennel Hill School focuses on academic progress alongside the arts, wellness, and sports. Recent initiatives include yoga sessions aimed at enhancing gross motor skills and self-regulation, as well as thematic learning in English and history, such as studying Beowulf in connection with the Vikings. The school actively engages with the community, exemplified by its Harvest Collection for City Harvest Foodbank, ensuring that local families receive support.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (43.20%), the school prioritises inclusivity and equity in its educational approach. Parents can access essential information through the school's website, including policies, curriculum maps, and safeguarding details.
Useful links
- GOVERNORS (governance)
- Meet the Teacher Presentations 2025 (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) (sen)
- School Improvement Plan (download)
- Remote Education Provision (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Termly Planners (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Elmhurst Primary School (82.7)
- Fielding Primary School (82.3)
- Wimbledon Park Primary School (81.4)
- Coleridge Primary School (80.5)
- Yerbury Primary School (80.5)
Key details
- LA
- Southwark
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 221
- Boys
- 118
- Girls
- 103
- FSM %
- 43.20
- Open date
- 2023-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 221 | 118 | 103 | 420 | 43.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 242 | 126 | 116 | 420 | 36.70 |
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