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DLD College London

Co-ed
Non-Denominational
Year 9 - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 13-18)
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DLD College London is a co-educational independent college situated on London’s South Bank, overlooking the River Thames and the Houses of Parliament. Founded in 1931 as Davies, Laing and Dick, the college caters for students aged 13 to 19, offering GCSEs, A Levels, BTECs, and International Foundation Programmes. Housed in a landmark purpose-built campus, it provides on-site urban boarding alongside specialised facilities for the creative arts, music technology, and sciences. The college maintains an ethos of independence and maturity, using its central London location to prepare students for university and professional life.

Selectivity:
Academic
Prospective students must demonstrate satisfactory academic progress at their current school by providing previous reports and grades. Additionally, all applicants are required to attend an evaluative interview with a member of the senior staff to assess their suitability and potential for their chosen course of study. These academic records and the interview performance are the primary factors in determining whether a place is offered.
Boarding:
Full Boarding

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Last updated on 10 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Details

Founded:1931
Gender Mix:Co-ed (Approx. 48%/52% Boy/Girl)
Boarder Mix:Approx. 59.4% of pupils are boarders
School Size: Approx. 377 pupils
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Qualifications/Certifications Offered:
GCSE
IGCSE
A Level
AS Level
BTEC
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
LAMDA
ABRSM
Scholarships:
Service and Leadership
Science
Academic
Politics
Art
Humanities
Drama
Sport
Economics
Humanities
Bursaries offered: Yes
Financial assistance through means-tested bursaries is available to families based on their economic situation. Prospective applicants are advised to reach out to the Admissions department for further information.
Sports Facilities:
Table Tennis
Gym (Strength & Conditioning)
Swimming Pool (Indoor)
Sauna
Multi Use Games Area (MUGA).
Other Facilities:
Student Kitchen
Drama Studio
Wellbeing Suite
Dark Room
Photography Studio
Theatre
Pupil Café
Health Centre
Music Studio
Library
Recording Studio
Cinema

Contact Information

Address

199, Westminster Bridge Road, London, Greater London, SE1 7FX

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General Enquiries

+44 (0) 20 7935 8411

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Company Details

Corporate Type:Private Limited Company (Ltd)
Charitable Status:Proprietary
Registered Company No.:13933719
Owner/Stakeholder:Inspired Education Group (owner)