Dulwich College vs Elm Wood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.0 km 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
Elm Wood School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
364 students
| Measure | Dulwich College London, London | Elm Wood School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #559 of 640 | #1419 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3430 of 4,090 | #10507 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,923 | 364 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,923 | 364 |
| Free school meals | – | 29.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 81.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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 | elmwoodprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Elm Wood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.3 vs 21.4).
- •Dulwich College is the larger school with 1,923 students compared with 364.
- •Dulwich College is a independent school while Elm Wood 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 Elm Wood School?
On the Success Index (England), Elm Wood School ranks higher (38.3 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 Elm Wood School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dulwich College: 1,923. Elm Wood School: 364. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dulwich College and Elm Wood School rank in London?
Dulwich College is 559th of 640 and Elm Wood School is 1419th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).