DLD College London

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DLD College London
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ISI Report
Key Finding

The school meets the standards in the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014, the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools 2015 and associated requirements, and no further action is required as a result of this inspection.

Regulatory Compliance Inspection Summary
Educational Quality Inspection (FCI / EQI) Summary
  • The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is good

  • The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent

School Info

DLD College London is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Multi-faith school located in Greater London, London.

It has 373 students from age 13-21 yr.

Tuition is £8,500 for the highest grade offered.

From the School
Since its founding in 1931, DLD, the oldest and one of the most prominent institutions in the UK, has developed a solid reputation among students, parents, schools, and universities.
Operating out of a purpose-built campus with views of Westminster and the Thames River in the centre of London, DLD College London.
We put a lot of emphasis on treating every student as an individual and providing them with the greatest instruction and learning materials.
We want to instil confidence in our students so they can enrol in a variety of degree programmes at prestigious colleges.
We pride ourselves on treating our pupils like young adults and are known for our friendliness and informality.
DLD College, a member of the Alpha Plus Group, strives to uphold a "gold standard" of academic excellence.
The College provides outstanding, cutting-edge educational facilities and resources in one of London's most secure and convenient locations, just a short distance from Westminster Bridge and the Houses of Parliament.
There are about 500 students enrolled in the college, some of whom are getting ready for A Levels, others for GCSEs, others for BTECs, and yet others for international foundation programmes.
The College can offer a wide choice of subjects thanks to its sizable sixth form, which is backed by an effective welfare system, high-caliber higher education, and excellent career guidance.
DLD offers a wide variety of extracurricular, extracurricular sports, cultural, and social activities.
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Secondary Exam Result

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score - This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 16.6 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 33.04% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 47% 45.1%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 0% 39% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 15.79% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 22.17% 17.02%
EBacc average points score 0.98 3.18 2.95

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment - 93.47% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 116 140
Pupils staying in education - 92.37% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider - 26.21% 34.04%
School sixth forms - 43.84% 30.65%
Sixth form colleges - 7.74% 10.43%
Other education destinations - 14.68% 11.17%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 0.68% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment - 0.37% 2.16%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score - This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 13.9 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 25.65% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 2% 38.52% 43.21%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 0% 32.22% 25.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 10.87% 11.36%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 17.35% 16.36%
EBacc average points score 0.5 2.81 2.87

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment - 86.94% 90.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 114 134
Pupils staying in education - 84.63% 84.02%
Further education college or other further education provider - 21.38% 33.35%
School sixth forms - 38.63% 31.04%
Sixth form colleges - 9.44% 8.49%
Other education destinations - 15.13% 11.16%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 0.88% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.38% 2.77%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score - This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 13.9 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 25.27% 29.05%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 39.05% 42.47%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 0% 34.77% 24.62%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 11.36% 11.22%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 18.23% 15.89%
EBacc average points score 0.46 2.78 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment - 86.06% 84.85%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 111 140
Pupils staying in education - 77.69% 73.9%
Further education college or other further education provider - 19.69% 28.39%
School sixth forms - 38.44% 31.38%
Sixth form colleges - 8.06% 9.1%
Other education destinations - 11.69% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 0.38% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 0.25% 2.07%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score - This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 19.9 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 22.14% 29.39%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 33.76% 42.95%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 0% 24.57% 25.15%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 12.29% 14.59%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 13.86% 16.14%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment - 89.71% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 115 144
Pupils staying in education - 12.57% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider - 26.07% 30.57%
School sixth forms - 36.71% 31.99%
Sixth form colleges - 7.71% 9%
Other education destinations - 4.79% 5.74%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 0.93% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 0.43% 2.47%
A level exam result

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 39.89 34.92 33.32
Average grade B - -
Average points (Best 3) 40.39 33.46 32.38
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 5.9% 14.26% 17.6%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 124 249
Students staying in education - 69% 60.55%
Students entering apprenticeships - 2% 4.99%
Students entering employment - 8.58% 17.76%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 14.58% 10.72%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 36.48 2 29.67 29.31
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 37.78 2 29.52 28.56
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 14.1% 15.4% 12.95%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 132 232
Students staying in education - 65.33% 57.19%
Students entering apprenticeships - 4.67% 7.79%
Students entering employment - 13.17% 21.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 9.5% 8.82%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 34.64 2 28.91 28.96
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 35.62 2 28.04 28.74
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 16.4% 12.22% 13.23%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 1 3
Students staying in education - 7.5% 31.7%
Students entering apprenticeships - 2.33% 5.55%
Students entering employment - 5.75% 15.83%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4.08% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 36.85 24.5 26.65
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 37.46 25.8 27.68
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 22.6% 15.08% 12.55%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 1 3
Students staying in education - 9.56% 36.42%
Students entering apprenticeships - 0.89% 6.39%
Students entering employment - 10.67% 20.09%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 7.67% 4.24%
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Autumn Half Term Holidays 23rd Oct 2023 To 27th Oct 2023
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Spring Half Term Holidays 12th Feb 2024 To 16th Feb 2024
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Summer Term 13th Apr 2024 To 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 To 24th Jul 2024
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The age range of pupils at DLD College London is 14 to 19.

There are 386 pupils enrolled at the school.

The inspection dates were on October 1st to 3rd, 2019.

The proprietor of the school is Alpha Plus Group Ltd.

DLD College London offers a wide range of courses including GCSE, A level, BTEC, and International Foundation Programmes.

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