Dulwich Prep & Senior vs Elm Wood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 528 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dulwich Prep & Senior
LONDON · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
808 students
Elm Wood School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
364 students
| Measure | Dulwich Prep & Senior LONDON, London | Elm Wood School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1419 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #10507 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 808 | 364 |
| Pupils on roll | 808 | 364 |
| Free school meals | – | 29.1% |
| Capacity filled | 80.9% | 81.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | LONDON | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.dulwichprepsenior.org.uk | elmwoodprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dulwich Prep & Senior is the larger school with 808 students compared with 364.
- •Dulwich Prep & Senior is a independent school while Elm Wood School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Dulwich Prep & Senior is boys and Elm Wood School is co-educational.
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 Prep & Senior better than Elm Wood School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dulwich Prep & Senior and Elm Wood School?
About 528 m in a straight line, between LONDON and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dulwich Prep & Senior: 808. Elm Wood School: 364. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dulwich Prep & Senior and Elm Wood School rank in London?
Dulwich Prep & Senior is unranked and Elm Wood School is 1419th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).