Dulwich Wood Primary School
Bowen Drive, Kingswood Estate, West Dulwich, London, SE21 8NSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dulwich Wood Primary School is a primary school in Southwark for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 115 schools in Southwark. It ranks 33rd of 62 primary schools in Southwark. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 July 2022, report published 8 September 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 July 2022
The pupils' happiness and excitement are seen and felt as they enter the school gates. Their exuberance brings life and energy to this school. Pupils are safe because they show kindness towards each other, and the staff are 'warm, welcoming, and caring'. Many parents rightly share the view that the school 'provides a supportive, safe and encouraging environment for the children'. Leaders and staff want the best for children. Pupils are confident, articulate, and courteous. They behave well and any low-level disruptions are managed swiftly by staff. Pupils know about the different types of bullying, which is rare in this school. They feel confident in speaking to an adult if they have any concerns. Staff are quick to respond and deal with things. Pupils excel in physical education (PE). This is because leaders are enthusiastic in promoting living healthy lives. Pupils take part in a range of sports, such as Boccia, Futsal, and swimming. The school and its headteacher have won local and national awards for their significant achievements in this area of the curriculum. The school values and 'Dulwich Wood Toolkit' are central to the school. Pupils are taught to use 'tools' to support how they learn and to build positive relationships with others.
What the school should improve
- Some foundation subjects, such as computing, and design and technology are not as well developed at this stage. Leaders are aware of this. They have started a review of the curriculum and have plans in place to address this. Leaders must continue to ensure that these subjects are consistently led, implemented and assessed.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
54 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
417 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Dulwich Wood Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Wood School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Kingswood Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Paxton Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Alleyn's Oakfield | 0.8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Helen Rowe
- Phone
- 02086705470
- Address
- Bowen Drive, Kingswood Estate, West Dulwich, London, SE21 8NS
- Local authority
- Southwark
- URN
- 100801
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.