The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
28%
+20.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 364
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Trust
- THE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Claire Purcell (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Dulwich Village, London, SE21 7AL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlleyn's Oakfield
Independent · 1.1km away
Dulwich College
Independent · 1.1km away
Rosemead Preparatory School
Independent · 1.5km away
Grove House School for the Hearing Impaired
Special school · 1.6km away
Thurlow Park Special School
Special school · 1.6km away
The Elmgreen School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Dulwich Prep & Senior
Independent · 1.8km away
Kingsdale Foundation School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dulwich Hamlet Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dulwich Hamlet Junior School?
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School currently has 364 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dulwich Hamlet Junior School take?
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dulwich Hamlet Junior School?
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School is in London, SE21 7AL, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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