DLD College vs Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 780 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DLD College
London · Independent secondary · Ages 13–21
306 students
Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
354 students
| Measure | DLD College London, London | Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #619 of 640 | #505 of 640 |
| National rank | #3935 of 4,090 | #3031 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–21 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 306 | 354 |
| Pupils on roll | 306 | 354 |
| Free school meals | – | 57.1% |
| Capacity filled | 40.8% | 57.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 14.7 | 42.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 32.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 53.4% |
| EBacc average points | 1.33 | 3.80 |
| A level points per entry | 32.5 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.dldcollege.co.uk | www.notredame.southwark.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.7 vs 10.9).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 306.
- •DLD College is a independent school while Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •DLD College is co-educational and Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is DLD College better than Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School?
On the Success Index (England), Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School ranks higher (28.7 vs 10.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are DLD College and Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School?
About 780 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
DLD College: 306. Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School: 354. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do DLD College and Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School rank in London?
DLD College is 619th of 640 and Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School is 505th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).