Kingsdale Foundation School
Kingsdale Foundation School (KFS) is a British mixed secondary school with academy status in West Dulwich, London, with an age range of 11–19 (Year 7 to sixth form). Admissions to the school are coordinated by the Southwark London Borough Council as part of the Pan London Admissions Arrangements. However, many students live in surrounding boroughs, such as Lambeth, Lewisham and Croydon.
| Kingsdale Foundation School | |
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| Address | |
West Dulwich Southwark , London , SE21 8SQ | |
| Coordinates | 51°25′56″N 0°05′05″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | Fac Omnia Ad Dei Gloriam (Do Everything for the Glory of God) |
| Established | 1958 - (Converted to Academy status in 2011) |
| Local authority | London Borough of Southwark |
| Department for Education URN | 136309 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair of Governing Body | The Hon. Alderman of Southwark, Mrs N Gibbes |
| Head Teacher | Aidan Harrop |
| Staff | c.300 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 19 |
| Enrolment | c.2500 |
| Houses | Swift, Dove, Eagle, Albatross, and Falcon |
| Colour(s) | Royal Blue , red and black |
| Website | http://www.kingsdalefoundationschool.org.uk/ |
The school was built by the London County Council and opened in 1958. It was originally built to accommodate close to 2,000 pupils. From the 1970s it developed a reputation for poor performance and examination results and in 1998 it was put under special measures.
In an attempt to bring the school up to date, a new management team was put in place and the school formed a partnership with School Works, an initiative that uses better management and design to improve the attitude and results of failing schools. A£30 million package resulted in a state-of-the-art building utilising the existing structures and an improved environment for the pupils In August 2013, the school was identified as one of the most popular state secondary schools in the country.
The school has designated specialisms in Mathematics, Physical Education and the Performing & Expressive Arts and offers scholarships for students who demonstrate an aptitude in these areas. Scholarships for Music and Physical Education are assessed on entry to Year 7, while Art and Mathematics scholarships are assessed once a student has secured a place at the school. Scholarships are worth approximately £1,000 per annum in additional support and resources.
In July 2017, the school was judged by Ofsted, to be Outstanding in all categories of inspection, including in the Sixth Form.