DLD College London
School summary
Set in the heart of London's Lambeth, DLD College London takes a distinctive approach: pupils join from age 14, and the school operates more like a stepping stone into adulthood than a traditional school. With 418 pupils, of whom 171 are in the sixth form, it remains small and senior-focused, and its boarding provision draws students from beyond the immediate area. Founded in 1931, it offers a broad mix of qualifications including GCSE, A-level, BTEC and the EPQ. Inspectors from the ISI rated the school "good" overall, while singling out personal development as "excellent".
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
20%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
17%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
46%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 5 December 2023
Teaching & academics
Results sit in a middle band: 20% of GCSE entries reached grades 9-7, and at A-level 17% achieved A*-A, rising to 46% at A*-B. The subject profile leans towards business and the sciences, with Mathematics, Business Studies and Economics popular at A-level and Business Studies, Physics, Chemistry and Biology favoured at GCSE. The availability of BTEC and EPQ alongside conventional exams gives pupils more than one route to suit their strengths, and 12.2% of pupils receive SEN support.
Popular GCSE subjects
Principal · James Kidd
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 171
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Sport centres on football, netball, tennis and basketball, a practical mix for a small central-London school. The strong inspection verdict on personal development suggests pupils are well supported in maturing towards university and beyond.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1931
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 12.2%
- EHC plans
- 0.53%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £28,700
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £22,800 - £35,700
Bursary support available for UK students
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A small, senior, central-London college built around the sixth form and offering flexible qualification routes. Its excellent personal development rating makes it worth considering for teenagers who thrive in a more grown-up setting.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.