The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 14.7 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
14.7
29.1 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
-0.05
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
13% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 13–21
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 377
- Capacity
- 50%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Head
- Mr James Kidd (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
199 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7FX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFive Bridges
Independent · 1.6km away
Lilian Baylis Technology School
Secondary · 1.6km away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
The Park College
Special school · 1.8km away
Tachbrook Nursery School
Nursery · 1.9km away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Pimlico Primary
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend DLD College?
DLD College currently has 377 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does DLD College take?
DLD College caters for pupils aged 13 to 21.
Where is DLD College?
DLD College is in SE1 7FX, in the Lambeth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does DLD College have a sixth form?
Yes, DLD College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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