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.
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/03/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 364 |
| Number of Boys: | 191 |
| Number of Girls: | 173 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 53.60% | 195 |
| Other White | 12.90% | 47 |
| African | 6.30% | 23 |
| Other Mixed | 6.00% | 22 |
| Caribbean | 4.10% | 15 |
| White and Asian | 3.30% | 12 |
| Unclassified | 3.00% | 11 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.20% | 8 |
| Irish | 1.60% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 5 |
| Other Black | 1.40% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 4 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.