DLD College London A GSG School
- DLD College London
199 Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7FX - Head: James Kidd
- T 020 7935 8411
- F 020 7935 0755
- E dld-admissions@dld.org
- W www.dldcollege.co.uk
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 13 to 19.
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Lambeth
- Pupils: 418; sixth formers: 171
- Religion: Non-denominational
- Fees: Day £28,700 pa; Boarding £22,800 to £35,700 pa
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- ISI report: View the ISI report
What The Good Schools Guide says..
And now for something completely different. How many schools can boast 14 storeys of boarding accommodation and common spaces stacked high over three floors of classrooms and accessed via lift? DLD boarders luxuriate in (mainly) ensuite single rooms with blackout blind, a full wardrobe and loads of storage. ‘Premier’ rooms even have their own kitchens and a wetroom. The boarding common room has a view of the Shard. Forget Travelodge; think Double Tree by Hilton! Floors are separated by…
What the school says...
DLD College London is a 13-19 co-educational, independent day and boarding school of diverse thinking and influences. Housed in a futuristic building with cutting-edge facilities with 5* urban boarding on-site, it sits opposite the Houses of Parliament on the vibrant South Bank. London is very much our classroom!
With a caring, supportive and pupil-focused environment, our pupils benefit from amazing learning and teaching opportunities with many progressing to join some of the finest universities in the UK and the world.
Our multi-award-winning provision will be available to students age 13-19 when our new Year 9 opens in September 2023.
A distinctive, multi-award-winning independent school on the South Bank in London:
* Developing confident & independent young people
* First class teaching and wellbeing support
* Expert university guidance
* Unique learning opportunities
* Award-winning pastoral care and 5* boarding
* 'London is our classroom' vibe
Much like the city that we call home, DLD College London is a fusion of the historic and the modern. Our history dates back to 1931, and we still hold close traditional values such as academic rigour, discipline, kindness and exam success. We have combined these values with a focus on pupil-wellbeing and personal development which means that DLD graduates are well-prepared for life after school.
As central London’s only purpose built on-campus boarding school, studying at DLD puts you in the heart of the city. Students wake up to the iconic London skyline, and our home on the South Bank puts some of London’s best leisure, cultural and entertainment experiences on your doorstep.
Our co-curricular programme of after-school and weekend clubs make the most of our amazing location whilst ensuring that pupils remain healthy, safe and focused on their studies. ...Read more
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What The Good Schools Guide says
Principal
Since September 2024, James Kidd, previously senior vice principal. He has worked in education for 20 years, including at St John’s School Leatherhead where he held a key leadership role.
Entrance
DLD is the only central London 13-19 college to offer boarding in the same building – so the demand is global, with 57 nationalities represented. Overseas applicants must have IELTS level 5 English. UK sixth form entrants require at least five 4s at GCSE (including 5+ in maths and English for A level study). Grade 7+ required for maths and sciences if they are to be studied at A level. In some cases, ambition and work ethic can make up for a chequered past. DLD is linked with sister Alpha Plus school, Portland Place, and a few children move up from there. Other day students...
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Overall school performance (for comparison or review only)
Entry/Exit
Special Education Needs
DLD has two specialist teachers to help students with moderate dyslexia and other learning difficulties. Students with SEMH would require an assessment, other difficulties accepted, pending resources and need.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
|
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
|
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
|
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
Y |
| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
Y |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
|
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
|
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
|
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
|
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
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