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DLD College London
- Secondary
- Lambeth SE1 7FX
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress with many achieving high academic standards and developing study skills effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils exhibit excellent attitudes, resilience, and value cultural diversity, contributing to a harmonious school environment.
Qualifications and Training: Qualified and trained staff with effective support systems; teaching supports good progress but needs more consistent challenge.
Current Educational Practices: Use of technology is highly competent, providing effective learning enhancement.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong teaching promotes independent learning, but some lessons lack challenge, leading to disengagement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Health and safety requirements are met with effective safeguarding measures in place.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Well-being center provides crucial support for mental health awareness; boarding fosters maturity.
Extracurricular Offerings: Rich extracurricular programs including Duke of Edinburgh Awards and creative performances.
Career Counselling Services: Effective higher education support, with strong guidance for university placements.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils receive highly effective support with EAL students making notable progress.
Subjects Offered: Offers a broad curriculum including GCSE, A-Level, and BTEC courses.
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DLD College London is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 414 students from age 13-21 yr.
Tuition fee £9,100 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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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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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
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 | 14.8 | 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% | 28.75% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.71% | 42.99% |
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% | 31.04% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.25% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.5% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.48 | 2.77 | 2.82 |
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 | - | 93.41% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 120 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 91.24% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.41% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43.94% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.41% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.41% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.65% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.71% | 3.59% |
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% | 33.32% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.55% | 45.26% |
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% | 39.05% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 16.18% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 22.68% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.98 | 3.17 | 2.97 |
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 | - | 93.29% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 119 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 92.18% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.65% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43.59% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.65% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.41% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.65% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.41% | 2.15% |
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% | 26.76% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 2% | 39.67% | 43.34% |
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% | 34.19% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.24% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.24% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.5 | 2.91 | 2.88 |
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 | - | 86.33% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 112 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.93% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.27% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 38.67% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.87% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.93% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.4% | 2.76% |
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% | 24.95% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.71% | 42.58% |
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% | 34.62% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.86% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.46 | 2.75 | 2.84 |
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 | - | 85.53% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.67% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 19.27% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 38% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.6% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.47% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.4% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.27% | 2.06% |
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% | 21.6% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 32.75% | 43.04% |
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% | 23.15% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.9% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.3% | 16.23% |
| 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 | - | 89.23% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 113 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 13.54% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.08% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.23% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.38% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.15% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.77% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.46% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
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 | 36.36 | 32.02 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.38 | 32.34 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.10% | 17.49% | 13.64% |
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 | - | 110 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 66% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 2% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 15.09% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 10.64% | 9.05% |
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 | 35.7 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.39 | 34.28 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.9% | 15.28% | 17.69% |
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 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 67% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 2.18% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 9.09% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 15.36% | 10.7% |
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 | 29.94 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.78 2 | 29.58 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.1% | 15.99% | 13.04% |
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 | - | 138 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | - | 64.27% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.91% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | - | 13.36% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 9.64% | 8.8% |
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 | 29.41 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.62 2 | 28.43 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.4% | 13.16% | 13.34% |
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 | - | 7.09% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1.82% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 4.82% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.45% | 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 | 24.21 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.46 | 25.63 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.6% | 15.87% | 12.63% |
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 | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 10.13% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 10.75% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8.63% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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