Dallington School, United Kingdom
Dallington School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in United Kingdom. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Dallington School in detail
Dallington School in its own words
In its own words: "Dallington School is dedicated to helping children develop their interests and passions without unnecessary pressure. We pride ourselves on enabling children to achieve academic success whilst still being able to enjoy their childhood. I believe childhood is the most precious period in a person’s life."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, dance, drama, choir, guitar, coding, Lego, art and cadets.
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 27 October 2026, an open day on Thursday 29 October 2026, an open day on Thursday 26 November 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 15 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Islington
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Dallington School are Charterhouse Square School (0.3 miles); City of London School for Girls (0.5 miles, selective); City Junior School (0.7 miles, selective); and The Lyceum (0.7 miles).
Charterhouse Square SchoolCity of London School for GirlsCity Junior SchoolThe Lyceum
Who goes there
In 2026, 12 pupils (26.7%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Farringdon Station, about 510 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
22 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Pear Tree Street, 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2654 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Islington (1744), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 20 October 2022, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
15 October 2024
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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26 Feb 2026
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19 Jan 2026
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Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 144
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 20
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 144 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 20 serious and 123 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
39 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Islington is 143 (the median across 70 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
25%
Available places
45 pupils
180 places
135 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - United Kingdom
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for United Kingdom
Across Islington council
Places available
1,480
Applications
1,593
Got 1st preference
66.2%
Got preferred school
94.5%
All secondary applications across Islington council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
26.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
45
Total Pupils
32
Boys
13
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Dallington School
Questions parents ask about Dallington School
When was Dallington School last inspected?
Dallington School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2024.
How many pupils go to Dallington School?
Dallington School has around 45 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Dallington School?
Dallington School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Dallington School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 144 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 20 serious and 123 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 39 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Islington is 143 (the median across 70 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Dallington School?
Dallington School is at 8 Dallington Street, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 0BW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)