Dunraven School
LONDON, SW16 2QB · Lambeth · all-through school
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9th of 16 secondary schools in Lambeth we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.9/10 against 492 of them, against 4.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 46.4 · 54 | 30% | 1.62 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.23 · 32 | 25% | 0.81 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.6 · 68 | 10% | 0.68 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dunraven School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.23 in 2023/24, meaning pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School council, School monitors, and Prefects. Activities include Sports Day, a Dance Show, Summer Concert, Art Exhibition, Year 6 Production, and a Year 4 residential.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,744 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,767. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Dunraven School
Overview
Dunraven School is judged as ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ personal development and sixth-form provision. Leaders have created an “ambitious all-through curriculum” that is “coherently designed” and supports pupils’ broad interests and experiences. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils are “safe and happy” and demonstrate high levels of respect.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and balanced,” with content sequenced so that “knowledge builds over time.”
- Personal development is “exceptionally high-quality,” promoting character development and safety awareness from Reception to sixth form.
- Sixth-form students produce “extremely high-quality work” and benefit from mentors and a “passion project” to develop oracy skills.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “well supported” and follow the same “ambitious curriculum” as their peers.
- Behaviour is typically very good, with effective systems including a “referral centre” and “base provision” that help pupils develop coping strategies.
Areas to improve
- Teaching does not consistently identify and clarify pupils’ misunderstandings, meaning “errors can persist in work.” Leaders should develop teachers’ expertise to address gaps in understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with “robust systems” in place and staff who understand how to identify and report concerns swiftly.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.7 |
| 2024/25 | 49.7 |
| 2025/26 | 49.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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