Dulwich College vs Kingsdale Foundation School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 885 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
Kingsdale Foundation School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
2,550 students
| Measure | Dulwich College London, London | Kingsdale Foundation School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 86 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #559 of 640 | #86 of 640 |
| National rank | #3430 of 4,090 | #422 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 0–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,923 | 2,550 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,923 | 2,550 |
| Free school meals | – | 20.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 103.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 17.0 | 59.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 66.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 86.2% |
| EBacc average points | 1.12 | 5.63 |
| A level points per entry | 48.2 | 42.8 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.dulwich.org.uk | www.kingsdalefoundationschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kingsdale Foundation School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.5 vs 21.4).
- •Kingsdale Foundation School is the larger school with 2,550 students compared with 1,923.
- •Dulwich College is a independent school while Kingsdale Foundation School is a academy 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 Kingsdale Foundation School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingsdale Foundation School ranks higher (85.5 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 Kingsdale Foundation School?
About 885 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dulwich College: 1,923. Kingsdale Foundation School: 2,550. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dulwich College and Kingsdale Foundation School rank in London?
Dulwich College is 559th of 640 and Kingsdale Foundation School is 86th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).