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DLD College

Other independent school · SE1 7FX

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#1,443 of 2,536

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages13 to 21
Pupils306
GenderMixed
Head teacherMr James Kidd
Local authorityLambeth
Opened26 Sept 1977
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 100529.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolLambethEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.13.845.846.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%61.6%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%45.6%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%13.7%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%57.2%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 442--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolLambethEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.32.54, worse than England, worse than Lambeth34.9635
Average A-level gradeC+--
Average points, best three A-levels32.85, worse than England, worse than Lambeth35.1935.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsC+--
AAB or better3.9%, worse than England, worse than Lambeth19.4%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.05, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study116--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist---

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils306
Girls154
Boys152
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.38
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.3

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.68.8%
Higher education61.5%
Employment4.6%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.4.6%
Apprenticeship0.9%
Further education0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near DLD College
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0.2 miPrimaryOasis Academy South Bank PrimaryAcademy converter
Good
0.2 mi16 plusOasis RestoreAcademy secure 16 to 19
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0.2 miSecondaryOasis Academy South BankFree schools
Outstanding
0.3 mi16 plusKing's College London Maths SchoolFree schools 16 to 19
Unrated
0.4 miPrimarySt George's Cathedral Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimaryWalnut Tree Walk Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 miSecondaryNotre Dame Catholic Girls' SchoolAcademy converter
Requires improvement
0.5 miPrimarySt Jude's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.5 miNot applicableWestminster SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 miSecondaryLondon Nautical, City of London AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement

Frequently asked questions about DLD College

How does DLD College rank in England?

DLD College ranks 1,443 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are DLD College's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at DLD College was C+, and 3.9% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend DLD College?

DLD College has 306 pupils aged 13 to 21.

Does DLD College have a sixth form?

Yes, DLD College teaches students up to age 21.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.