The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 83% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 7.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2020
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
7.9
35.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.46
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
14% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 13–22
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 314
- Capacity
- 83%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- City of London
- Head
- Mr John Dalton (Vice Principals)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
31 Jewry Street, London, EC3N 2ET
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Grange Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
The Charter School Bermondsey
Secondary · 2.0km away
Boutcher Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Ark Globe Academy
All-through · Grammar · 2.2km away
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
Secondary · 2.2km away
Harris Academy Bermondsey
Secondary · 2.2km away
Imperial Oak School
Independent · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is David Game College a selective school?
No. David Game College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is David Game College's Ofsted rating?
David Game College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2020. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend David Game College?
David Game College currently has 314 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does David Game College take?
David Game College caters for pupils aged 13 to 22.
Where is David Game College?
David Game College is in EC3N 2ET, in the City of London local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does David Game College have a sixth form?
Yes, David Game College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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