Dulwich College: The Junior School A GSG School
- Dulwich College: The Junior School
Dulwich Common
London
SE21 7LD - Head: Dr Toby Griffiths
- T 020 8299 8432
- F 020 8693 6319
- E junioradmissions@dulwich.org.uk
- W www.dulwich.org.uk
- An independent school for boys aged from 7 to 11.
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Southwark
- Pupils: 225
- Religion: Church of England
- Fees: £26,421 pa (last updated on 04/06/2024)
- Open days: Check school website
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Linked schools: Dulwich College, DUCKS Kindergarten and Infants' School
What The Good Schools Guide says..
An all-rounder – academics have improved considerably and other bits still brilliant. Natural movement on to the College means that exam pressure does not dominate, so boys can do their best without worrying about passing or failing. Outstanding pastoral care (we’re not surprised given the nurturing approach more generally). We got a strong sense from parents that their sons were treated as individuals and that the school invests time and energy in getting to know the boys. Issues dealt with sensitively. Teachers are…
What the school says...
Dulwich College Junior School is very much a part of the College but great care is taken to provide an environment appropriate to the age of the boys. They are taught by teachers who understand the needs of this age group. As well as providing academic challenge, boys are actively encouraged to participate in the co-curricular life of the College; there are many lunch time clubs and activities including Lego club, gardening, karate, rugby, newspaper club, chapel choir, orchestra, design technology and drama. In addition, they are members of one of the College Houses and participate enthusiastically in a range of House competitions: teambuilding day, the House conker competition and House chess are all firm favourites. Boys enter the Junior School primarily at the age of 7 but there is also a small entry at age 8, 9 and 10. The Junior School, like the rest of the College, is academically selective. The expectation is that the boys will move to the Lower School at age 11, following the 11+ examination. ...Read more
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What The Good Schools Guide says
Head
Since 2013, Dr Toby Griffiths. Educated at Whitgift School and the University of Edinburgh; holds a doctorate in educational psychology from Oxford. Six years as deputy headmaster at Lanesborough School in Guildford. Has also taught at St Paul's Juniors and The Dragon, where he was boarding housemaster and head of maths. Part of a teaching dynasty: father taught at Whitgift for 38 years, mother was a prep school head, brother is headmaster of Norwich School (they were hockey blues together at Oxford). Considered teaching psychology, but from the moment he experienced the Dragon, ‘all bets were off’ – loves the ‘energy and enthusiasm’ of the junior school age group.
A relaxed manner and a ready laugh, he gives the impression that he’d happily chat all day (and so would we). Doesn't...
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Special Education Needs
The Learning Support Department offers assistance and support to pupils who are able to access an academic curriculum, but who may need extra help to fulfil their potential. We celebrate and respect neurodiversity. We are experienced in supporting pupils with diagnosed learning differences including dyslexia, autism; however, not all the pupils we support have a diagnosis.
| 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 |
|
| 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 |
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| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
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| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
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| 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 |
Y |
| 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) |
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| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUCKS Kindergarten and Infants' School | 2024 | Over 70% of our Year 2 boys are moving on to Dulwich College Junior School | ||
| Eaton House Belgravia | 2024 | 1 |
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