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Dulwich College

Other independent school · London, SE21 7LD

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#71 of 2,536

Better than 97% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages0 to 19
Pupils1,923
GenderMixed
Head teacherMr Robert Milne
Local authoritySouthwark
Opened01 Jan 1908
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 100861.

GCSE results

2025/26

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

MeasureThis schoolSouthwarkEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.26.851.446.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%73.6%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%55.1%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%19.8%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%69.7%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4234--

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 schoolSouthwarkEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.48.23, better than England, better than Southwark38.7935
Average A-level gradeA---
Average points, best three A-levels48.91, better than England, better than Southwark39.3535.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA--
AAB or better61.4%, better than England, better than Southwark21.1%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.03, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study248--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

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 pupils1,923
Girls68
Boys1,855
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.387
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.4

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.79.3%
Higher education69.8%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.7%
Employment6.2%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

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

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Dulwich College
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miNot applicableAlleyn's OakfieldOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miNot applicableDulwich Prep & SeniorOther independent school
Unrated
0.6 miSecondaryKingsdale Foundation SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.6 miPrimaryDulwich Wood Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.6 miNot applicableRosemead Preparatory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.6 miPrimaryElm Wood SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.7 miNurseryDulwich Wood Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Outstanding
0.7 miPrimaryRosendale Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.7 miPrimaryDulwich Hamlet Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.8 miSecondaryThe Elmgreen SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Dulwich College

How does Dulwich College rank in England?

Dulwich College ranks 71 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 97% of schools).

What are Dulwich College's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Dulwich College was A-, and 61.4% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Dulwich College?

Dulwich College has 1,923 pupils aged 0 to 19.

Does Dulwich College have a sixth form?

Yes, Dulwich College teaches students up to age 19.

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.