Dulwich College vs Dulwich Wood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 941 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dulwich College
London · Independent all-through · Ages 0–19
1,923 students
Dulwich Wood Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
| Measure | Dulwich College London, London | Dulwich Wood Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #559 of 640 | #992 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3430 of 4,090 | #6227 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,923 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,923 | 417 |
| Free school meals | – | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 17.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.12 | – |
| A level points per entry | 48.2 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.dulwich.org.uk | www.dulwichwood.com/ |
The verdict
- •Dulwich Wood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.2 vs 21.4).
- •Dulwich College is the larger school with 1,923 students compared with 417.
- •Dulwich College is a independent school while Dulwich Wood Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Dulwich College better than Dulwich Wood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dulwich Wood Primary School ranks higher (58.2 vs 21.4 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 Dulwich College and Dulwich Wood Primary School?
About 941 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dulwich College: 1,923. Dulwich Wood Primary School: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dulwich College and Dulwich Wood Primary School rank in London?
Dulwich College is 559th of 640 and Dulwich Wood Primary School is 992nd of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).