Kingsdale Foundation School
#86 of 640 secondary schools in London
#422 of 4,090 nationally
About Kingsdale Foundation School
Kingsdale Foundation School is a academy secondary located in London, in the Southwark local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 11–19. In 2025 it enrolled 2,550 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 85.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary schools in England and 86th of 640 ranked secondary schools in London. Its strongest component is attainment 8 (92th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (68th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 2,550; capacity filled 103.9%; grade 4+ english & maths 86.2%; ebacc average points 5.63.
There are 1547 schools in London; Kingsdale Foundation School ranks 151st of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)59.9
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)66.7%
- A level points per entry (10%)42.8
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)20.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Kingsdale Foundation School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 2,550
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 20.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 103.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- Attainment 8
- 59.9
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 66.7%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 86.2%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 5.63
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
- A level points per entry
- 42.8
- Average points per A level entry (A* = 60, E = 10).
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Schools near Kingsdale Foundation School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Dulwich Wood Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students · 155 m away
Dulwich Prep & Senior
LONDON · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
808 students · 210 m away
Elm Wood School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
364 students · 484 m away
Kingswood Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
362 students · 703 m away
Dulwich College
London · Independent all-through · Ages 0–19
1,923 students · 885 m away
Alleyn's Oakfield
London · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
215 students · 1.1 km away
Paxton Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
386 students · 1.2 km away
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
201 students · 1.2 km away
Rosemead Preparatory School
London · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
263 students · 1.2 km away
Fidelis College
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
411 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
Academy secondary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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2,568 students
Beal High School
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Graveney School
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2,332 students
Loxford School
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2,799 students
Cheam High School
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2,119 students
Brampton Manor Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kingsdale Foundation School a good school?
Kingsdale Foundation School has a Success Index (England) of 85.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #86 of 640 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Kingsdale Foundation School rank in London?
Kingsdale Foundation School ranks #86 of 640 secondary schools in London and #422 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kingsdale Foundation School?
Kingsdale Foundation School had 2,550 students in 2025.
Is Kingsdale Foundation School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kingsdale Foundation School is classified as a secondary covering Ages 11–19. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Kingsdale Foundation School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kingsdale Foundation School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.