Dulwich Common, Dulwich, London SE21 7LD
10 simple reasons to choose Dulwich College Junior School and DUCKS
Independent prep school and nursery.
For pupils aged 6 weeks to 11 years.
Boys' school (mixed pre-prep).
Day school.
Religious character; Church of England.
Academically selective intake from Year 3.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
Junior division of Dulwich College, an all-through school to age 18.
Fees range from £5,285 (Rec) to £7,082 per term (2020/21).
10 better reasons to choose Dulwich College Junior School and DUCKS
Schoolsmith Score®; 85.
One of the 3 best independent or state primaries within a 0.5 mile radius.
On average, 17.5 pupils per class and 12.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
40-50% of pupils go on to Dulwich College, which ranks among the top 2% of UK schools by academic achievement. Other pupils go on to one of 25 day and boarding schools. 50% win scholarships, 25% academic.
Central to the school's teaching is "Free Learning", a programme of extra-curricular activities, trips and focus weeks, including the School Symposium, to encourage independent academic exploration.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, languages, art, DT and computing throughout.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French, Mandarin. There are out-of-hours extra help sessions for some subjects and over 10 different academic clubs per year group per term. In recent years the school has enjoyed national tournament success in maths.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in football, swimming.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Over half the pupils learn a musical instrument (from Year 3). 2 choirs, orchestra and some instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
As the junior school to Dulwich College, pupils can expect access to specialised teaching and facilities, as well as eventual progression to the senior school.
Find another school near Dulwich College Junior School and DUCKS
Independent Prep Schools
Dulwich Prep London (0.3 miles); Oakfield Preparatory School (0.8 miles); Rosemead Preparatory School (1 mile).
State Primary Schools
Dulwich Wood Primary School (0.3 miles); Dulwich Hamlet Junior School (1 mile); Elm Wood School (1.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Dulwich College (0 miles); Sydenham High School GDST (1.5 miles); James Allen's Girls' School (2.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
Kingsdale Foundation School (0.9 miles); The Charter School (1.4 miles); Sydenham School (2 miles).