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Dulwich College

Independent school · Ages 0 to 19 · Mixed · 1,923 pupils

Closes in 6 days Registration deadline 16 October 2026

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At a glance

Type
Independent school
Ages
0 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
1,923 census January 2024
Capacity
1,950
Boarding
Boarding school
Sixth form
Yes
Nursery classes
Yes
Master
Mr Robert Milne
Address
Dulwich Common, Dulwich, London, SE21 7LD
Borough
Southwark
Telephone
02086933601
DfE reference (URN)
100861

Source: Department for Education, Get Information About Schools · daily extract as at 2026-10-07 · last checked 9 October 2026

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Where leavers went

Universities named by the school

Brown University, Durham University, Harvard University, Imperial College London, London School of Economics, Loughborough University, McGill University, Newcastle University, RADA, Slade School of Fine Art, Stanford University, University College London, University of Bath, University of Birmingham, University of Bristol, University of Cambridge, University of Edinburgh, University of Exeter, University of Glasgow, University of Leeds, University of Liverpool, University of Manchester, University of Nottingham, University of Oxford, University of Southampton, University of Toronto, University of Warwick, University of York, Yale University.

Source: dulwich.org.uk · 2024

Published by the school

  • UCL (University College London) (23), Durham University (20), University of Bristol (18), King's College London, University of London (13), University of Warwick (13), Imperial College London (12), University of Bath (11), University of Edinburgh (11), University of Nottingham (9), University of Southampton (7), University of Oxford (6), University of Manchester (5), Newcastle University (4), University of Birmingham (4), University of Cambridge (4), University of Exeter (4), University of Leeds (4), University of Liverpool (4), University of St Andrews (4), University of York (4), Loughborough University (3), Queen Mary University of London (3), University of Glasgow (3), Art Foundation (2), Cardiff University (2) and 11 more As published by the school: 36 universities with a printed number of leavers (2026) Source
  • Oxbridge: 10 As published by the school: “Oxbridge | 25 | 20 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 22 | 10” (2026) Source
  • ST30: 179 As published by the school: “ST30 | 163 | 166 | 194 | 172 | 189 | 212 | 208 | 175 | 191 | 182 | 179” (2026) Source
  • UCL (18), Bristol (18), Imperial (16), Durham (16), Oxford (16), Warwick (12) Top leaver destinations (2025) Source
  • 9 students 2025 cohort going on to study medicine (2025) Source
  • 182 admits to Sutton Trust 30 most selective UK universities 62 to the top 5 UK institutions (2025) Source

Schools whose leavers came here

This school is named in the published leavers' lists of: Breaside Preparatory School, Broomwood Hall Lower, Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools), DUCKS (Dulwich College Infants'), Dulwich Prep & Senior, Dulwich Prep London, Eaton House Belgravia, Garden House School, Gatehouse School, Hereward House School, Herne Hill School, Homefield Preparatory School, Hornsby House School, London Christian School, Newton Preparatory School, Northcote Lodge, Rokeby School, St Paul's Cathedral School, The Fulham Prep School, The Gower School (Montessori), The Pointer School, The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten, Thomas's Battersea, Thomas's Clapham.

These are destinations schools have published for past leavers. They describe what happened, not what will happen for any one child. How to read this.

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Key dates for 2027 entry

Reception (4+)

  1. Registration deadlineFriday 6 November 2026Closes in 27 days

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

  2. AssessmentSaturday 5 December 2026In 56 days

    Saturday 5 December 2026 (children born between 1 March 2023 to 31 August 2023)

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

  3. Offers sentMonday 18 January 2027Upcoming

    Week commencing 18 January 2027

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

  4. Acceptance deadlineFriday 29 January 2027Open

    Friday 29 January 2027, midday

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

Year 3 (7+)

  1. Registration deadlineFriday 2 October 2026Closed

    The registration deadline for overseas applications for entry in Years 3 to 5 is midday on Friday 2 October

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

  2. Registration deadlineMonday 2 November 2026Closes in 23 days

    Registration deadline is midday on Monday 2 November 2026

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

  3. AssessmentSaturday 28 November 2026In 49 days

    Entrance assessments (Stage 1): Saturday 28 November 2026. Entrance assessments (Stage 2): Thursday 7 January 2027

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

  4. Offers sentThursday 28 January 2027Upcoming

    Results: Thursday 28 January 2027

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

  5. Acceptance deadlineFriday 5 February 2027Open

    Replies by Friday 5 February 2027 (midday)

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

Year 4 (8+)

  1. Registration deadlineFriday 2 October 2026Closed

    The registration deadline for overseas applications for entry in Years 3 to 5 is midday on Friday 2 October

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

  2. Registration deadlineMonday 2 November 2026Closes in 23 days

    Registration deadline is midday on Monday 2 November 2026

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

  3. AssessmentSaturday 28 November 2026In 49 days

    Entrance assessments (Stage 1): Saturday 28 November 2026. Entrance assessments (Stage 2): Saturday 9 January 2027

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

  4. Offers sentThursday 21 January 2027Upcoming

    Results: Thursday 21 January 2027

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

  5. Acceptance deadlineThursday 28 January 2027Open

    Replies by Thursday 28 January 2027 (midday)

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

Year 5 (9+)

  1. Registration deadlineFriday 2 October 2026Closed

    The registration deadline for overseas applications for entry in Years 3 to 5 is midday on Friday 2 October

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

  2. Registration deadlineMonday 2 November 2026Closes in 23 days

    Registration deadline is midday on Monday 2 November 2026

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

  3. AssessmentSaturday 28 November 2026In 49 days

    Entrance assessments (Stage 1): Saturday 28 November 2026. Entrance assessments (Stage 2): Saturday 9 January 2027

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

  4. Offers sentThursday 21 January 2027Upcoming

    Results: Thursday 21 January 2027

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

  5. Acceptance deadlineThursday 28 January 2027Open

    Replies by Thursday 28 January 2027 (midday)

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

Year 7 (11+)

  1. Registration deadlineMonday 2 November 2026Closes in 23 days

    Closing date for Registration: Monday 2 November 2026, midday

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

  2. AssessmentFriday 4 December 2026In 55 days

    Entrance Examinations: Friday 4 December 2026

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

  3. InterviewsWednesday 27 January 2027Upcoming

    Interview Dates: Wednesday 20 to Wednesday 27 January 2027

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

  4. Offers sentThursday 11 February 2027Upcoming

    Results Date: Posted on Thursday 11 February by first class post and emailed on Friday 12 February 2027

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

  5. Acceptance deadlineWednesday 3 March 2027Open

    Deadline for acceptance: TBC - Wednesday 3 March 2027, midday

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

Year 9 (13+)

  1. Registration deadlineMonday 2 November 2026Closes in 23 days

    Closing Date for Registration: Monday 2 November 2026, midday

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

  2. InterviewsTuesday 19 January 2027Upcoming

    Interview Date: Tuesday 19 January 2027

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

  3. AssessmentSaturday 23 January 2027Upcoming

    Design & Technology scholarship day: Saturday 23 January 2027

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

  4. Offers sentThursday 11 February 2027Upcoming

    Results Date: Posted on Thursday 11 February by first class post and emailed on Friday 12 February 2027

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

  5. Acceptance deadlineFriday 26 February 2027Open

    Deadline for acceptance: Friday 26 February 2027, midday

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

Sixth form (16+)

  1. Registration deadlineFriday 16 October 2026Closes in 6 days

    Registration deadline for Year 12 entry in 2027 is Friday 16 October at midday.

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

  2. AssessmentWednesday 11 November 2026In 32 days

    The entrance examinations for UK based applicants will take place at Dulwich College on Wednesday 11 November. For applicants based in Hong Kong, the entrance examinations will take place in Hong Kong on Sunday 25 October, and for all other overseas applicants, the entrance examinations will be arranged in a pupil's home country (where possible) between 25 October and 8 November.

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

  3. Offers sentFriday 4 December 2026In 55 days

    Offers of places to successful applicants will be sent by email, on or before Friday 4 December.

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

  4. Acceptance deadlineFriday 11 December 2026Open

    Acceptance Deadline Friday 11 December

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

  5. InterviewsDate not statedDate not stated

    Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview. Interviews will take place at Dulwich College or online, between 23 and 27 November.

    Source: dulwich.org.uk

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Open days and tours

  1. Taster day · 10:30Wednesday 21 October 2026, 10:30 to 13:30

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Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. You register directly with the school, usually for a fee, and the school sets its own deadlines, assessments and offer dates, which are separate from the borough process.

Entry points, as published by the school

  • Year 6 (10+)

    The College occasionally has a small number of Occasional Places available in Year 6; families register their interest rather than following the standard assessment cycle. Source

  • Year 7 (11+) · 90 places

    Around 90 pupils join the Lower School at 11+ each year (plus boys moving up from the Junior School, making a year group of around 150). Registration (GBP 200, free for Pupil Premium), then a two-part admissions test lasting about 3 hours in total: Part 1 online tests and Part 2 creative writing. 180 boys are invited to interview; offers are based on examination performance, interview and a reference from the candidate's current Head. Candidates cannot apply for both Year 7 and Year 9 Deferred Entry. Source

  • Year 9 (13+) · 80 places

    Around 80 boys join Year 9 (joining 150 from the Lower School, total around 230). 50 places go to boys at UK 13+ prep schools via Deferred Entry, sitting the College's own bespoke entrance examinations in Year 6 (the ISEB pre-test is NOT used); Deferred Entry is conditional on remaining at the prep school to the end of Year 8. The remaining 30 places go to boys who sit entrance examinations in Year 8 (written English and Mathematics papers plus online Reasoning tests). Offers are based on examinations, interview and a Head's reference. Source

  • Year 10 (14+)

    A small number of boarding places is available for Year 10 entry; Year 10 day places are not available. Candidates sit examinations in Mathematics, English and Reasoning; overseas boarding applicants test in late October to early November, and overseas boarding applicants at school in the UK sit the examinations at Dulwich College. Source

  • Sixth form (16+) · 40 places

    Approximately 40 new boys enter Year 12 each year (the majority boarding), making a year group of around 250. Applicants sit written examinations in each of the three subjects chosen for A level (Art and D&T by portfolio, Computer Science via the maths exam plus interview, PE via group interview); those who perform strongly are shortlisted for interview in person or online. Minimum entry requirement for UK applicants: 65 points at GCSE, with grade 8 or above in English Language, Mathematics and all subjects chosen for A level where previously studied. Offers are based on examination, interview and a Head's report. Source

  • Year 3 (7+)

    Year 3 is the main point of entry to the Junior School. Over half of Year 3 comes up from DUCKS Kindergarten and Infants' School; boys applying for the remaining places sit entrance assessments during Year 2, making three forms of around 20 pupils. Registration fee GBP 200 (GBP 440 overseas). Source

  • Year 4 (8+)

    For 2027 entry the College has 3 to 5 places available in Year 4, making three forms of around 22 pupils; numbers are approximate and vary from year to year. Candidates sit entrance assessments; registration closes midday Monday 2 November. Source

  • Year 5 (9+)

    For 2027 entry the College has 8 to 10 places available in Year 5, making three forms of around 22 pupils; numbers are approximate and vary from year to year. Candidates sit entrance assessments; registration closes midday Monday 2 November. Source

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Fees

StagePer termPer year
Reception, Year 1 and Year 2£7,950£23,850
Day Pupils (Year 3 to Year 8)£10,662£31,986
Day Pupils (Year 9 to Year 13)£10,706£32,118
Babies, Toddlers and Ducklings (Full-time, School day)£6,336£19,008
Pre-Reception Class£7,227£21,681
Babies, Toddlers and Ducklings (Full-time, Full day)£7,922£23,766

Day fees for 2026-27, as published by the school (read 9 Oct 2026). The school's page gives these fees including VAT. Lunches, trips and other extras may be charged on top.

Other charges and help with fees

Registration fee
£200 per one_off Registration fee for candidates sitting examinations in the UK, Years 3-12 Source
Registration fee
£150 per one_off Registration fee for DUCKS (Kindergarten and Infants' School) Source
Acceptance deposit
£2,500 per one_off Deposit payable on acceptance of a place (Day Boys / DUCKS), refunded less balance owing when pupil leaves Source
Acceptance deposit
£5,000 per one_off Deposit payable on acceptance of a boarding place Source
Bursaries
Bursaries can cover up to 100% of tuition fees; a third of pupils receive some form of fee relief in 2026/27 Source

Cost to 18 for this school

Source: dulwich.org.uk · academic year 2026-27 · last checked 9 October 2026

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Inspection

Inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI)

ISI does not give a single overall grade and does not publish its findings as open data, so we show no rating. Read the latest report on isi.net.

Source: Department for Education, Get Information About Schools · daily extract as at 2026-10-07 · last checked 9 October 2026

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Results

A level (16 to 18), 2024/25

  • A level average result, expressed as a grade2022/23: A- · 2023/24: A-
    A-This schoolBSouthwarkB-England, state-funded
  • A level average point score per entry2022/23: 47.6 · 2023/24: 47.9
    48.2This school38.8Southwark35England, state-funded
  • Average point score for a student's best 3 A levels2022/23: 48 · 2023/24: 48.5
    48.9This school39.4Southwark35.8England, state-funded
  • % of A level students achieving AAB or higher including at least 2 facilitating subjects2022/23: 60% · 2023/24: 59%
    61%This school21%Southwark18%England, state-funded
  • A level value added score2023/24: 0.19
    0.03This school-0.03England, state-funded

Source: Department for Education, Compare school and college performance · 2024/25 · last checked 9 October 2026 · academic year 2024/25 · 246 pupils in the cohort

GCSE figures from the DfE tables are not shown for independent schools: many of the qualifications they enter, such as IGCSEs, are not counted there.

Published by the school, 2025

  • A-Level A*: 31.6%
  • A-Level A*-A: 69.2%
  • A-Level A*-B: 88.7%

Source: dulwich.org.uk · 2025

Published by the school, 2025

  • GCSE Grade 9: 57.2%
  • GCSE Grades 9-8: 80.9%

Source: dulwich.org.uk · 2025

Published by the school, 2025

  • GCSE Grades 9-7: 93%

Source: dulwich.org.uk · 2025

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Pupils and context

Receiving SEN support
9.1%
With an Education, Health and Care Plan
0.2%
Girls / boys
5% / 95%

Source: Department for Education, Compare school and college performance · 2024/25 · last checked 9 October 2026 · school census 2024/25

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Nearby schools

Schools covering the same ages within about a mile, by straight-line distance (not walking or travel time).

Alleyn's Oakfield

0.4 miles

Independent · Prep · Ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Lambeth

215 pupils · £8,200 a term (2026-27)

Dulwich Prep & Senior

0.4 miles

Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 16 · Boys · Southwark

808 pupils · £6,165 to £10,085 a term (2026-27)

Registration: closes in 20 days (30 Oct 2026)Leaver destinations

Kingsdale Foundation School

0.5 miles

State-funded · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Southwark

2,550 pupils · Attainment 8 59.9 (2024/25)

Applications: closes in 21 days (31 Oct 2026)

Dulwich Wood Primary School

0.6 miles

State-funded · Primary · Ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Southwark

417 pupils · KS2 expected standard 70% (2024/25)

Applications: open (15 Jan 2027)

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