Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 7
Ofsted: Outstanding

Dulwich Village, London, SE21 7BUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School is a primary school in Southwark for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 115 schools in Southwark. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 October 2023, report published 23 November 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 October 2023

Pupils arrive each morning with a smile on their face and a skip in their step. They are greeted by warm and friendly staff. Pupils are extremely happy and safe here. Expectations for all pupils are extremely high. Learning starts as soon as pupils walk into their classrooms. They are clear of the routines and expectations, including children in the early years. Pupils are excited to get into their learning. Pupils are rightly proud to be part of this school. They value the care and support they get from all staff and the positive friendships they have formed. Staff expect the best behaviour of all pupils. As a result, behaviour is impressive, both inside and outside the classroom. Even though the school is spread over two sites, it operates as one close-knit school. For instance, pupils in Year 2 cross the road to have their lunch and attend assemblies. Staff know all pupils and their families very well. Families highly value the strong community links the school has forged over time. Pupils engage with groups in the community, helping raise money for charities and donating resources to support those in need. The pupils are being developed as global citizens.

Pupil numbers and mix

265 pupils on roll, with places for 270

Eligible for free school meals7.5%

7.5%, 19 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language13.2%

13.2%, 8.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7.2%

7.2%, 7.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3%

3%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School0.1 milesOfsted: Outstanding84% met the expected standard
Judith Kerr Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good86% met the expected standard
Bessemer Grange Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good78% met the expected standard
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich0.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding89% met the expected standard
Herne Hill School0.6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 7
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Poyton
Address
Dulwich Village, London, SE21 7BU
Local authority
Southwark
URN
100823

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.