The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 408
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 28.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Head
- Ms Helen Rowe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bowen Drive, West Dulwich, London, SE21 8NS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPaxton Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hillcrest
Miscellaneous · 1.3km away
Fidelis College
Independent · 1.4km away
The New School
Independent · 1.4km away
Sydenham High School, GDST
Independent · 1.4km away
Rockmount Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Norwood School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Priory School
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dulwich Wood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dulwich Wood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dulwich Wood Primary School?
Dulwich Wood Primary School currently has 408 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dulwich Wood Primary School take?
Dulwich Wood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dulwich Wood Primary School?
Dulwich Wood Primary School is in London, SE21 8NS, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dulwich Wood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dulwich Wood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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