Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School
96%
Capacity
259
Pupils
4.5x
Demand
About Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School
Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Southwark community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 259 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 270 places).
the school is led by headteacher Helen Poyton, it falls under Southwark local authority.
Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School is a popular choice with families — it received 393 applications for 88 places, making it 4.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 121 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School include Outdoor Playground, Library, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Athletics, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Science Club, Drama, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southwark, Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Dulwich Village, London, Southwark, SE21 7BU |
| Headteacher | Helen Poyton |
| Local Authority | Southwark |
| Number of Pupils | 259 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.9% |
| School Capacity | 259 / 270 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed88
393
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
121 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Dulwich Village, London
Southwark, SE21 7BU
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