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DLD College London
Independent sixth-form college on Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth. ~£36k/year incl VAT.
Curriculum
IB, British, GCSE
Fees, annual
GBP 19–31k
Ages
13 to 19
Pupils
~600
Founded
1931
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boarding supplement - Twin En Suite | 14 | Annual | £18,900 |
| GCSE / Year 10-11 (UK, ages 14-16) | 14 | Annual | £24,670 |
| Boarding supplement - Platinum En Suite | 14 | Annual | £29,400 |
| GCSE / Year 10-11 (International, ages 14-16) | 14 | Annual | £31,390 |
| A-Level / BTEC (UK, ages 16-18) | 16 | Annual | £24,670 |
| A-Level / BTEC (International, ages 16-18) | 16 | Annual | £31,390 |
| Registration fee (UK) | One-time | £250 | |
| Registration fee (International) | One-time | £500 | |
| Laundry service (annual) | One-time | £920 | |
| Refundable deposit | One-time | £2,000 |
Reviews
- DLD is an Abbey-group sixth form and senior school opposite the Houses of Parliament with around 70 percent of students boarding above the academic floors. Reddit hits on the school itself are mostly tabloid news rather than parent reviews.
- Pastoral care is the headline strength across editorial and aggregator coverage. The 2019 ISI inspection rated personal development Excellent, with all surveyed boarders reporting they felt safe and at home.
- One parent voice quoted in editorial coverage said DLD has "a real warmth to it". Class sizes around ten to twelve and a personal-tutor system are repeated structural strengths.
- Academic outcomes are mid-tier by central-London standards. 2025 results show 17 percent A* or A at A Level and 20 percent 9-7 at GCSE; BTECs all distinction or merit.
- The model deliberately suits self-motivated late teens needing flexibility and a mature environment, including international students on foundation pathways. It is not selective by academic ceiling.
Head of school
James Kidd
James Kidd is the Principal at DLD College London, where he emphasizes the importance of student commitment and creativity in achieving academic success. He is dedicated to providing high-quality support to students as they prepare for their future careers and studies.
Accreditations
- ISI 01
Academic results
- A Level Results Last Three Years 52% A*-B
- A Level Results Last Three Years 75% A*-C
- GCSE Results 9 to 7 (A*-A) 25%
- GCSE Results 9 to 6 (A*-B) 41%
- GCSE Results 9 to 4 (A*-C) 84%
- IFP Pass Rate 100%
- IFP Distinctions Awarded 45%
- BTEC Diploma Pass rate 100%
- BTEC Certificate Pass rate 100%