Dulwich College
School summary
Founded in 1619, Dulwich College is an independent boys' school in Southwark with a Church of England character and a long-established place in London education. Its pupil-to-teacher ratio of around seven to one is notably generous, allowing close attention in the classroom, and the College drew an "excellent" judgement from the Independent Schools Inspectorate. A large sixth form of nearly 500 boys sits at the heart of the school, shaping much of its academic identity. Under Head Dr Toby Griffiths, the College combines a traditional foundation with a broad modern curriculum.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
93%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
67%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
88%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- good
- Last inspected
- 18 March 2025
Teaching & academics
Results at the top end are strong, with 93% of GCSEs awarded at grades 9-7 and two-thirds of A-levels graded A*-A, rising to 88% at A*-B. The sixth-form offering leans towards the sciences and quantitative subjects, with Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Economics among the most popular choices alongside History and English Literature. An Extended Project Qualification is available for boys wanting to pursue independent research beyond their A-levels. Languages extend to French, Spanish, Russian and Chinese.
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Head · Dr Toby Griffiths
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 474
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Team sport is prominent, with rugby, football, hockey, cricket and athletics forming the core of the games programme. Creative and technical subjects feature strongly at GCSE too, where Art & Design, Design & Technology and Drama & Theatre Studies are popular options.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1619
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 9.12%
- EHC plans
- 0.16%
Mobile phone policy
Pupils are allowed to bring mobile phones and headphones to school (and are encouraged for those travelling to school independently and on coaches). However, mobile phones and headphones are not allowed to be visible anywhere on campus from when pupils arrive to when they leave. Mobile phones should be signed in and placed in the box at reception upon arrival in the junior school building. If any pupil wishes to use his mobile phone (eg to call about logistical arrangements) then that can only happen with the permission of a member of staff. The ideal place to do this is in the junior school office or reception.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £30,492
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £60,060 - £64,266
- Bursaries up to
- 105% of fees
Means-tested bursaries may be available for the very able whose families fulfil the financial criteria
Schools nearby
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A historic London boys' school with excellent results and small class sizes, best suited to academically able families who can meet day fees of up to around £30,500, with means-tested bursaries and academic scholarships offering a route in for the very able.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.