DLD College, London

In its own words: "DLD College London is an exciting and innovative school situated in the heart of London overlooking Westminster and the River Thames. We are an independent 13-19 co-educational day and urban boarding school offering an all-round holistic education leading to a variety of qualifications."

From the headteacher's welcome: "DLD truly stands apart as a leading independent school, recognised by The Good Schools Guide as “one of the most unique and exciting schools in Britain” and by Tatler as “pioneering a modern alternative to traditional boarding schools”. We are a multi-award winning, co-educational school, situated in the heart of one of the world’s most exciting, multicultural cities."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, basketball, badminton, swimming, yoga, dance and Duke of Edinburgh.

Coming up: an open day on Monday 30 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for DLD College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

The nearest other independent schools to DLD College are Westminster School (0.5 miles); Westminster Abbey Choir School (0.6 miles); The Fountain Christian School (0.9 miles); and Westminster Under School (1 mile, selective).

Of the 109 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 62% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 5% into work.

In 2026, 38 pupils (12.4%) received SEN support and 3 (1%) had an education, health and care plan.

The nearest railway station is Waterloo Station, about 200 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).

23 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lower Marsh, 110 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2751 crimes within a mile of the school, most often theft from the person, violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Lambeth (1302), as is usual near a town centre.