Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Dulwich Village London SE21 7BU |
| Reference Number | 100823 |
Dulwich Village Church of England Infants’ School has been rated as outstanding in all areas during its recent inspection, reflecting the high quality of education provided. This marks the school's first inspection since 2008, following its previous outstanding status, and the school community displays a strong sense of pride, with pupils arriving daily filled with enthusiasm and positivity. The school operates effectively across two sites, maintaining a close-knit environment, and has forged excellent relationships with families and the wider community, reinforcing the strong support system for pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 259 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.58%
Girls: 49.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 48 | 90 |
| 2 | 46 | 35 | 81 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 53.3% |
| White, Other | 8.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.5% |
| African | 6.2% |
| White & Asian | 5% |
| Unclassified | 4.2% |
| Caribbean | 4.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| Irish | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 16 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for all pupils including those with SEND.
- Aspirational curriculum exceeding national curriculum standards.
- Impressive behaviour and positive attitudes among pupils.
- Strong emphasis on reading and consistent staff training.
- Effective systems for identifying and supporting pupils with SEND.
- Engaging extra-curricular activities enhancing pupils’ development.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 103 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 62 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 128 | 17 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
Dulwich Village, London, SE21 7AL |
0.14 miles |
|
Judith Kerr Primary School
62-68 Half Moon Lane, Herne Hill, London, SE24 9JE |
0.29 miles |
|
Bessemer Grange Primary School
Dylways, London, SE5 8HP |
0.46 miles |
|
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
173 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8HA |
0.5 miles |
|
Herne Hill School
127 Herne Hill, London, SE24 9LY |
0.56 miles |
|
Heber Primary School
Heber Road, East Dulwich, London, SE22 9LA |
0.56 miles |
|
Rosendale Primary School
Rosendale Road, West Dulwich, London, SE21 8LR |
0.64 miles |
|
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Etherow Street, Dulwich, London, SE22 0LA |
0.65 miles |
|
Goose Green Primary and Nursery School
Tintagel Crescent, East Dulwich, London, SE22 8HG |
0.77 miles |
|
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
Regent Road, Herne Hill, London, SE24 0EL |
0.81 miles |
|
Goodrich Community Primary School
Dunstans Road, East Dulwich, London, SE22 0EP |
0.81 miles |
|
Alleyn's Oakfield
|
0.83 miles |
|
Jessop Primary School
Lowden Road, Herne Hill, London, SE24 0BJ |
0.83 miles |
|
Grove Primary School
Grove Hill Road, East Dulwich, London, SE22 8AB |
0.93 miles |
|
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Herne Hill Road, London, SE24 0AY |
0.94 miles |
|
St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School
Adys Road, Peckham, London, SE15 4DY |
0.99 miles |
|
St John's and St Clement's Primary School Co Hearing Impaired Unit
Adys Road, London, SE15 4DY |
0.99 miles |
|
Rosemead Preparatory School
70 Thurlow Park Road, London, SE21 8HZ |
1.04 miles |
|
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre
35 Effra Parade, London, SW2 1PL |
1.05 miles |
|
Triangle Nursery School
35 Effra Parade, London, SW2 1PL |
1.05 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
James Allen's Girls' School
East Dulwich Grove, London, SE22 8TE |
0.19 miles |
|
Alleyn's School
Townley Road, London, SE22 8SU |
0.27 miles |
|
The Charter School North Dulwich
Red Post Hill, London, SE24 9JH |
0.32 miles |
|
The Charter School East Dulwich
72j East Dulwich Grove, London, SE22 8EY |
0.55 miles |
|
Turney Primary and Secondary Special School
Turney Road, London, SE21 8LX |
0.6 miles |
|
Dulwich College
Dulwich Common, London, SE21 7LD |
0.82 miles |
|
Heron Academy
Heron Road, Herne Hill, London, SE24 0HZ |
0.89 miles |
|
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
255 Shakespeare Road, Lambeth, London, SE24 0QN |
0.96 miles |
|
Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich
Peckham Rye, East Dulwich, London, SE22 0AT |
0.98 miles |
|
The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service
School Room, E3, Paediatric Neuroscience, London, SE5 9RS |
1.15 miles |
|
The Elmgreen School
Elmcourt Road, Tulse Hill, London, SE27 9BZ |
1.2 miles |
|
Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School
1st Floor, Mapother House, Maudsley Hospital, De Crespigny Park, Camberwell, London, SE5 8AZ |
1.24 miles |
|
Dulwich Prep & Senior
|
1.24 miles |
|
Elm Court School
Elm Park, London, SW2 2EF |
1.32 miles |
|
City Heights E-ACT Academy
33 Abbots Park, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3PW |
1.35 miles |
|
Kingsdale Foundation School
Alleyn Park, Dulwich, London, SE21 8SQ |
1.37 miles |
|
Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich
Homestall Road, London, SE22 0NR |
1.41 miles |
|
Trinity Academy
Brixton Hill, Brixton, London, SW2 1QS |
1.45 miles |
|
South Bank University Sixth Form
56 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1QS |
1.45 miles |
|
Harris Academy Peckham
112 Peckham Road, London, SE15 5DZ |
1.52 miles |