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Kingsdale Foundation School

Southwark, SE21 8SQSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Mar 2023
Progress 8
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About Kingsdale Foundation School

Kingsdale Foundation School is a large, mixed secondary in Southwark, one of 12 schools in the borough rated Outstanding by Ofsted out of a total of 24 state secondaries. It sits at the top of the local league table, ranking ahead of nearby peers such as The St Thomas the Apostle College, Sacred Heart Catholic School, and Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich. With 2,547 pupils on roll, it is a substantial institution serving the local community from age 11 through to 19. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Steve Morrison. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2023, awarded the top grade across every category: overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. That represents a continuation of its previous Outstanding rating from 2017, confirming sustained high standards under the current leadership.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressAlleyn Park, London, Southwark, SE21 8SQ
HeadteacherSteve Morrison
Local AuthoritySouthwark
Number of Pupils2,547

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 23 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryTheatreTennis CourtsAstro TurfGymnasiumICT SuitePlaying FieldsMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

AthleticsRowingBadmintonNetballMartial ArtsDanceCross CountryTennisSwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaModel United NationsGardeningArt ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kingsdale Foundation School

Kingsdale Foundation School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.