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Kingsdale Foundation School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Steve Morrison

corporate_fareTHE KINGSDALE FOUNDATION

location_onLondon, SE21 8SQ

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2023

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Students

2,513

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Attainment 8

59.9

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GCSE Rank

#3 in Southwark

#249 of 3,216 nationally

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Kingsdale Foundation School is a Academy converter secondary school in London, serving ages 11-19. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Highly competitive: 2.4× more applications than places — plan well ahead.

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School Summary

Kingsdale Foundation School is an academy converter in London, Southwark, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE KINGSDALE FOUNDATION. The school has approximately 2,547 pupils on roll, of whom 19% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.9, placing the school #3 in Southwark and #249 of 3,216 nationally. 66.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 38.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 32 A-level subjects. 76.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 43.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.37 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 2.4× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 0.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

59.9

Grade 5+ E&M

66.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)38.6%

Entering EBacc80.70%

EBacc APS5.63

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.68

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

66.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc84.20%

EBacc APS6.36

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.10

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

59.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc86%

EBacc APS5.48

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

59.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc86%

EBacc APS5.6

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc83%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77%

EBacc APS5.03

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78%

EBacc APS5.11

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.37

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

B+

Students

226

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*16.9%

Achieving A*–A43.2%

Achieving A*–B76.2%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate97.3%

A-level subjects offered32

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.32

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

200

Retention rate97.50%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

192

Retention rate98.40%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

182

Retention rate98.4%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 March 2023

Inspection Report

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14 June 2017

Inspection Report

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05 December 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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08 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-03-28

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2017-06-14

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2012-12-05

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 2,547 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	2,547	0	0.0%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	2,563	1	0.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	2,518	0	0.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	2,527	0	0.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	2,539	1	0.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	2,506	1	0.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	2,513	0	0.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	2,525	0	0.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	2,462	0	0.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	2,466	0	0.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	2,485	1	0.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	2,379	1	0.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	2,393	1	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	2,403	1	0.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	2,211	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	2,211	1	0.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	2,227	1	0.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	2,019	0	0.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	2,026	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	2,044	5	0.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,891	1	0.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,900	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,906	0	0.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,721	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,728	0	0.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,731	1	0.1%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 164 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 98 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 57 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 53 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 38 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 20 pupils

Physical Disability 14 pupils

Visual Impairment 11 pupils

Hearing Impairment 8 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree37%

agree48%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree48%

agree41%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree40%

agree26%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

not applicable17%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes23%

no77%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree25%

agree42%

disagree20%

strongly disagree9%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree55%

agree32%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree40%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree41%

agree45%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree75%

agree23%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree68%

agree26%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree47%

agree34%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes87%

no13%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Southwark

The Charter School North Dulwich

The St Thomas the Apostle College

St Michael's Catholic College

Sacred Heart Catholic School

The Charter School East Dulwich

Harris Academy Bermondsey