About the school
Dulwich College is an academically selective school for boys aged 7 to 18, with boarding from Year 9. Around 90 pupils join Year 7 each year, and boys from the Junior School also move up into Year 7, making a year group total of around 150 boys.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Boys |
|---|---|
| Age range | 7-18 |
| Headteacher | Mr Robert Milne |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Year 7 Open Mornings listed include Saturday 10 October 2026 (arrivals at 8:30 and 10:30) and Thursday 30 April, Thursday 10 September, Friday 18 September and Thursday 15 October at 10:30; mid-week Lower School tours are also listed on several dates from April to October for families considering Year 7 in September 2027.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free Dulwich College practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Detail | Pupil Premium applicants do not pay the registration fee if they provide a letter from their current school confirming this. |
| Places (Year 7) | 90 |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The admissions pages state that registration for Year 7 entry in September 2027 is now open, and that Year 7 open mornings for families looking for entry in 2027 include Saturday 10 October 2026 plus several dates in April, September and October.
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