Dulwich College vs Highgate School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 15 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
Highgate School
Highgate · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,938 students
| Measure | Dulwich College London, London | Highgate School Highgate, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #559 of 640 | #507 of 640 |
| National rank | #3430 of 4,090 | #3047 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 0–19 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 1,923 | 1,938 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,923 | 1,938 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 17.0 | 35.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 1.12 | 2.45 |
| A level points per entry | 48.2 | 51.4 |
| town | London | Highgate |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.dulwich.org.uk | www.highgateschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Highgate School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.3 vs 21.4).
- •Highgate School is the larger school with 1,938 students compared with 1,923.
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 Highgate School?
On the Success Index (England), Highgate School ranks higher (28.3 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 Highgate School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between London and Highgate in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dulwich College: 1,923. Highgate School: 1,938. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dulwich College and Highgate School rank in London?
Dulwich College is 559th of 640 and Highgate School is 507th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).