SchoolScoresDulwich Village CofE Infants' School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 7 · Mixed · Church of England
Dulwich Village, London, SE21 7BU
020 7525 9233 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 17 October 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
231 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Southwark comparisons use the 35 of its 66 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 31 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 6th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 88% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 94% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 32 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 17th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 57% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 119 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 86% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 87% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Southwark figures pool parents at the Southwark schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Southwark. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 89 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 146 |
| Of those, offered a place | 87 (60%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 388 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.6 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 65th highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.9% | 40.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 43rd highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 4.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 65th highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 16.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 58th highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 35.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 2nd lowest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Lower than 93% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 14.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 24th lowest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 1.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 28th lowest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 21st highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 47% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.4 | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 27th highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 51% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.8 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 21st highest of 65 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 76% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 21.0% | 17.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Dulwich Hamlet Junior School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Judith Kerr Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bessemer Grange Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Herne Hill School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Heber Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rosendale Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2021 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Goose Green Primary and Nursery School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Jude's CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Dulwich Village CofE Infants' School's Ofsted rating?
Dulwich Village CofE Infants' School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 October 2023.
Would parents recommend Dulwich Village CofE Infants' School?
100% of the 231 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Dulwich Village CofE Infants' School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Dulwich Village CofE Infants' School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 146 families put Dulwich Village CofE Infants' School as their first choice for 89 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 87 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 100823.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.