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Kingsdale Foundation School
Alleyn Park, Dulwich, London, SE21 8SQ, Southwark
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.2 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
2,547
Capacity
1,750
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
146%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school excels in academic achievement, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 8% nationally and an 86% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above. The school also demonstrates strong progression to higher education, with 85% of students advancing to university, including 37% attending top-third institutions. Overall, it stands out for its high standards and strong community reputation in Southwark.
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Last inspected: 28 March 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 59.9 | Top 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 86% | Top 9% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 67% | Top 11% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 81% | Top 7% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 58% | Top 7% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 85% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 37% | Top 20% |
Based on 179 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British29.3%
White Other22.3%
Black African9.0%
Black Caribbean6.8%
Mixed Other6.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.8%
Mixed W+Asian4.7%
Black Other3.6%
Mixed W+B African3.3%
Other2.8%
Asian Other1.6%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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51.43232, -0.08502 · SE21 8SQ
School details
Local authoritySouthwark
RegionLondon
URN136309
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Kingsdale Foundation School rated by Ofsted?
Kingsdale Foundation School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 March 2023.
Is Kingsdale Foundation School a good school?
Kingsdale Foundation School scores 93.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Kingsdale Foundation School in GCSEs?
Kingsdale Foundation School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.9. 86% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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