Dulwich College, London
Dulwich College is an independent school for pupils aged 0 to 19 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Dulwich College in detail
Dulwich College in its own words
In its own words: "Here at Dulwich College academic excellence goes hand in hand with personal development. Our pupils thrive on a rich curriculum, outstanding wellbeing provisions, exceptional Creative and Performing Arts, Sports and Co-curricular opportunities, and a compassionate pastoral care framework."
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Dulwich College Junior School, your child will benefit from a Senior School education from age seven, within a nurturing and age-appropriate environment. Our boys are bright, curious and full of energy. We help them grow into confident, independent learners ready to thrive as they move into the Senior School . We offer an exciting curriculum that challenges and inspires."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include STEM and philosophy.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
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 Dulwich College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Dulwich College are Alleyn's Oakfield (0.4 miles, selective); Dulwich Prep & Senior (0.4 miles, selective); Rosemead Preparatory School (0.6 miles); and James Allen's Girls' School (1 mile).
Alleyn's OakfieldDulwich Prep & SeniorRosemead Preparatory SchoolJames Allen's Girls' School
Where pupils go next
Of the 242 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 70% went on to university or other higher education and 6% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 387 pupils (20.1%) received SEN support and 4 (0.2%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is West Dulwich Rail Station, about 440 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dulwich College, 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 415 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Southwark (1438).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; 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.
Routine Inspection
18 March 2025
Short Visit
13 October 2022
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
16 November 2021
Regulatory Compliance
14 November 2018
Integrated
25 November 2014
About
Dulwich College is a public school for boys aged 2–18, in Dulwich, London, England. As a public school, it began as the College of God's Gift, founded in 1619 by Elizabethan actor Edward Alleyn, with the original purpose of educating 12 poor scholars.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£23,850 to £32,118
depending on year group
Boarding fees, per year
£67,416
| Day Pupils (Year 3 to Year 8) | £31,986 a year |
| Day Pupils (Year 9 to Year 13) | £32,118 a year |
| Full Boarders | £67,416 a year |
| Full Time 8:45am to 3:30pm | £23,850 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
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 Dulwich College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
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Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Dulwich College.
- Code Kids Dulwich320m away · Not yet graded
- The Hive at Dulwich Prep & Senior330m away · Not yet graded
- Munchkin Sports Dulwich College (DUCKS) Holiday Camp640m away · Not yet graded
- Munchkin Sports Oakfield Preparatory After School and Holiday Camp650m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 36
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 36 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 30 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 4 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
8 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 Southwark is 154.5 (the median across 122 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
99%
Near capacity
1,923 pupils
1,950 places
27 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Southwark council
Places available
3,431
Applications
2,489
Got 1st preference
72.1%
Got preferred school
95.9%
All secondary applications across Southwark council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
387
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
20.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,923
Total Pupils
1,855
Boys
68
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Dulwich College
What are GCSE results like at Dulwich College?
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 Dulwich College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Dulwich College last inspected?
Dulwich College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2025.
How many pupils go to Dulwich College?
Dulwich College has around 1923 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Dulwich College?
Dulwich College 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.
Does Dulwich College have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 4 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Dulwich College: Code Kids Dulwich (320m away, registered, not yet graded), The Hive at Dulwich Prep & Senior (330m away, registered, not yet graded) and Munchkin Sports Dulwich College (DUCKS) Holiday Camp (640m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Dulwich College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 36 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 30 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 4 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 8 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 Southwark is 154.5 (the median across 122 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Dulwich College?
Dulwich College is at Dulwich Common, Dulwich, London, SE21 7LD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)