Welcome to Kingsdale

'Leaders aim to nurture the talents of pupils through their scholar programmes in mathematics, music, art and sport.’  - Ofsted 2023

Co-educational Academy of Advanced, Artistic and Academic Studies

‘Students come first at the school and everything possible is done to support them. This is a very high achieving school and competition between students is encouraged and students thrive on it. Students feel safe and secure and they feel valued. They are very keen to learn and to achieve their very best. They show concern for each other and are very supportive of more vulnerable students. The emphasis at Kingsdale is on wellbeing and achievement and the school is fully aware that the two go together and are not separate entities.’

Inclusion Quality Mark & Centre of Excellence Report 2015

‘Everyone at Kingsdale Foundation School should be congratulated for having achieved Gold accreditation as an Investors in People organisation.’

‘There is values-based leadership in evidence and the values are at the heart of the way the organisation operates with all stakeholders...’

‘The positive ethos of Kingsdale is lived day-in, day-out and is focused on the whole person, both for children and staff.’

‘Your commitment to supporting the community is a great example of your values in action…Kingsdale Foundation School has a deep-rooted commitment to community involvement.’

‘All those interviewed agreed that professionalism, learning and coaching, expertise, collaboration, teamwork, innovation and the people culture are what make Kingsdale the success it is today and they are happy working there.’ 

Investors In People - We Invest in People: Gold Accreditation – March 2023         

Kingsdale Foundation School

Kingsdale promotes academic and personal excellence, applauds achievement, cherishes success and celebrates our differences. Kingsdale is one of the most popular schools in the country and caters for the needs of a truly wonderful, talented and diverse community. Kingsdale is particularly well suited to aspirational children, teachers and families.

Kingsdale is proud of its Mathematical, Musical and Sports heritage. We offer scholarships for new entrants to the school who show mathematical, musical or sporting talent. Scholars receive free individual or small group tuition provided by expert professionals, to the value of £1,000 per annum.

Kingsdale is a founding member of Southwark School's Learning Partnership (SSLP) which is a unique collaboration between local maintained and independent schools that includes Dulwich College, James Alleyn's Girls' School and Alleyn's School.

Kingsdale is an independent academy convertor school (mainstream) and is not a part of a chain or sponsored academy arrangement.

We invite you to take a virtual tour or to come and see us in action.  We are confident that you will like what you see.