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Dulwich Hamlet Junior School

Primary · Academy converter · London, SE21 7AL

Outstanding

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#1,001 of 15,057

Better than 93% of schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Dulwich Hamlet Junior School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Mar 2023

Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy converter
Ages7 to 11
Pupils374
GenderMixed
Head teacherMrs Claire Purcell
TrustTHE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Local authoritySouthwark
Opened01 Apr 2011
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 136665.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolSouthwarkEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths84%, better than England, better than Southwark70%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.28%, better than England, better than Southwark12%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.110, better than England, better than Southwark107106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.109, better than England, better than Southwark106105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.108, better than England, similar to Southwark107105
Expected standard in reading91%, better than England, better than Southwark80%76%
Expected standard in writing91%, better than England, better than Southwark78%73%
Expected standard in maths88%, better than England, better than Southwark80%75%
Pupils taking tests86--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils374
Girls174
Boys200
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.12.8%
First language not English14.2%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.360
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.0%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.57
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.27
Average class size31.2

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

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
47.9%
Other White
12.8%
Other mixed
6.7%
White and Asian
5.3%
African
5.3%
Caribbean
3.7%
White and Black African
2.1%
Other ethnic group
2.1%
White and Black Caribbean
1.6%
Irish
1.1%

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

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher25.5
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.12.8
Teachers (FTE)14.65
Teaching assistants (FTE)12.85
Support staff (FTE)24.2
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2514.9
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2513.9
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/251
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/250

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolSouthwarkEngland
Overall absence3.9%, better than England, better than Southwark5.1%5.1%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.8.2%, better than England, better than Southwark14.3%13.2%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.0.8%, similar to England, similar to Southwark1%1%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate3.8%
Pupils with one or more suspensions1.9%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 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 Hamlet Junior School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryDulwich Village Church of England Infants' SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
0.3 miPrimaryJudith Kerr Primary SchoolFree schools
Good
0.3 miNot applicableJames Allen's Girls' SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miNot applicableAlleyn's SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miSecondaryThe Charter School North DulwichAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.5 miPrimaryRosendale Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.6 miNot applicableHerne Hill SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.6 miPrimaryBessemer Grange Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy East DulwichFree schools
Outstanding
0.6 miPrimaryHeber Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Dulwich Hamlet Junior School

What is Dulwich Hamlet Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Dulwich Hamlet Junior School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, last inspected on 28 Mar 2023.

How does Dulwich Hamlet Junior School rank in England?

Dulwich Hamlet Junior School ranks 1,001 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (better than 93% of schools).

What are Dulwich Hamlet Junior School's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 84% of pupils at Dulwich Hamlet Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

How many pupils attend Dulwich Hamlet Junior School?

Dulwich Hamlet Junior School has 374 pupils aged 7 to 11.

What is the capacity of Dulwich Hamlet Junior School?

Dulwich Hamlet Junior School had 360 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at Dulwich Hamlet Junior School?

At Dulwich Hamlet Junior School, the average class had 31.2 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 25.5 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Dulwich Hamlet Junior School?

In 2025/26, pupils at Dulwich Hamlet Junior School missed 3.9% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 8.2% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).

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.