DLD College London
London, Lambeth, Greater London · SE1 7FX
Set in the heart of London's Lambeth, DLD College London takes a distinctive approach: pupils join from age 14, and the school operates more like a stepping stone into adulthood than a traditional school. With 418 pupils, of whom 171 are in the sixth form, it remains small and senior-focused, and its boarding provision draws students from beyond the immediate area. Founded in 1931, it offers a broad mix of qualifications including GCSE, A-level, BTEC and the EPQ. Inspectors from the ISI rated the school "good" overall, while singling out personal development as "excellent".
418
Pupils
good
ISI
£28,700
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 14-19
- Pupils
- 418
- Location
- London, Lambeth, Greater London
- Website
- https://www.dldcollege.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 02079 358411
Headteacher
Principal James Kidd
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
20%
A-level A*-A
17%
A-level A*-B
46%
Teaching & academics
Results sit in a middle band: 20% of GCSE entries reached grades 9-7, and at A-level 17% achieved A*-A, rising to 46% at A*-B. The subject profile leans towards business and the sciences, with Mathematics, Business Studies and Economics popular at A-level and Business Studies, Physics, Chemistry and Biology favoured at GCSE. The availability of BTEC and EPQ alongside conventional exams gives pupils more than one route to suit their strengths, and 12.2% of pupils receive SEN support.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 171
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 12.2%
- EHC plans
- 0.53%
Arts & extracurricular
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport centres on football, netball, tennis and basketball, a practical mix for a small central-London school. The strong inspection verdict on personal development suggests pupils are well supported in maturing towards university and beyond.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1931
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £28,700
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £22,800 - £35,700
Bursary support available for UK students
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 5 December 2023
The last word
A small, senior, central-London college built around the sixth form and offering flexible qualification routes. Its excellent personal development rating makes it worth considering for teenagers who thrive in a more grown-up setting.
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DLD College London 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is DLD College London located?
DLD College London is located at Lambeth, London, SE1 7FX.
What type of school is DLD College London?
DLD College London is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend DLD College London?
DLD College London has approximately 418 pupils on roll.
What is DLD College London's inspection rating?
DLD College London is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 5 December 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.