Dulwich Hamlet Junior School, based in London, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Dulwich Hamlet Junior School currently has around 364 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.5% boys and 47.5% girls. Around 14.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 3.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (53.6%). other white pupils make up about 12.9%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Dulwich Village, London, SE21 7AL
Website: www.dulwichhamletjuniorschool.org.uk/
Telephone: 02075259188
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Southwark
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Claire Purcell
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 136665

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 28/03/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 7 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 360
Number of Pupils: 364
Number of Boys: 191
Number of Girls: 173

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 5.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British53.60%195
Other White12.90%47
African6.30%23
Other Mixed6.00%22
Caribbean4.10%15
White and Asian3.30%12
Unclassified3.00%11
Other (any other ethnic group)2.20%8
Irish1.60%6
White and Black African1.40%5
Other Black1.40%5
White and Black Caribbean1.10%4
Other Asian1.10%4
Indian1.10%4
Bangladeshi0.50%2
Chinese0.30%1
Pakistani0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Above Average (1.9)
Writing: Above Average (1.3)
Maths: Above Average (1.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
80%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
67%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
25%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
13%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
109.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
106.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
105.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Triangle Nursery School
35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL
4out of 4 1,858 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre
35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL
3out of 4 1,858 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Dulwich Wood Nursery School
Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS
3out of 4 2,366 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Holmewood Nursery School
66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW
4out of 4 2,472 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
Dulwich Village , SE21 7AL
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
Dulwich Village , SE21 7AL
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School
Dulwich Village , SE21 7BU
4out of 4 245 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Judith Kerr Primary School
62-68 Half Moon Lane , Herne Hill SE24 9JE
3out of 4 534 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Rosendale Junior School
Turney Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LX
- not rated 825 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Charter School North Dulwich
Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH
4out of 4 758 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dulwich High School for Boys
Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH
- not rated 758 yd Community school Not Applicable Boys More About School
The Charter School
Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH
- not rated 758 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Charter School East Dulwich
Jarvis Road , East Dulwich SE22 8RB
3out of 4 1,133 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN
- not rated 1,787 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Bank University Sixth Form
56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS
- not rated 2,533 yd Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Harris Clapham Sixth Form
73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX
- not rated 3,200 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB
3out of 4 3,202 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
James Allen's Girls' School
East Dulwich Grove , SE22 8TE
- not rated 582 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Alleyn's School
Townley Road , Dulwich SE22 8SU
- not rated 696 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Turney Primary and Secondary Special School
Turney Road , SE21 8LX
- not rated 857 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Chartswood Education Centre
St John's Hall , Guernsey Grove SE24 9DE
- not rated 977 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Herne Hill School
127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY
- not rated 1,009 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.