Dulwich Hamlet Junior School is a mainstream primary school in Southwark, London, for children aged 7 to 11. In January 2026, 57 of its 374 pupils (15.2%) were getting SEN support and 27 (7.2%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 7–11
- 374 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Southwark.
15.2% get SEN support
57 of 374 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
7.2% have an EHC plan
27 of 374 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Moderate learning difficulty26
- Social, emotional and mental health21
- Autism13
- Speech, language and communication12
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia7
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 374 (places for 360)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Purcell (Executive Headteacher)
- Part of
- The Charter Schools Educational Trust
- Free school meals
- 12.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Southwark
- School reference (URN)
- 136665
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Southwark council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, March 2023
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in March 2023.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Dulwich Village, London, SE21 7AL
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Turney Primary and Secondary Special School Special school · Ages 4–18 0.5 miles
- The Charter School East Dulwich Mainstream + base · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- Rosendale Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 miles
- Heron Academy Special school · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.9 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School Primary · Ages 4–7 · SEN support 7.2%, EHC plans 3% 0.1 miles
- Judith Kerr Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 10%, EHC plans 2.2% 0.3 miles
- The Charter School North Dulwich Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 20%, EHC plans 5% 0.3 miles
All mainstream schools in Southwark SEND schools in Southwark
Questions about Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
How many pupils at Dulwich Hamlet Junior School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 57 of the 374 pupils (15.2%) were getting SEN support and 27 (7.2%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Dulwich Hamlet Junior School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are moderate learning difficulties (26 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (21 pupils) and autism (13 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Dulwich Hamlet Junior School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Dulwich Hamlet Junior School?
Through Southwark council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Dulwich Hamlet Junior School?
You can ask for Dulwich Hamlet Junior School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Dulwich Hamlet Junior School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is The Charter School East Dulwich, about 0.6 miles away.
Where is Dulwich Hamlet Junior School?
Dulwich Village, London, SE21 7AL, in Southwark.
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