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Located in the heart of the Northcote Road, Clapham Junction, we are a school brimming with life, love and learning.

The School is built on values such as individuality, relationships, moral compass, and respect. Dolphin School is unashamedly a family school and we work tirelessly within our community to provide a broad and diverse educational experience – pupils live and breathe a sense of school ownership that binds the Dolphin community in a way that I have rarely seen before.

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100% parents felt that the school equips their child with the team working, collaborative and research skills
they need in later life.

ISI Report 2022

Without a hint of self-importance, pupils develop confidence in their own abilities. They appreciate that whilst their teachers will support and challenge them as they develop and grow, so will their peers.

ISI Report 2022

High expectations of staff and pupils’ own self-discipline enable pupils to make positive transitions within their school and are successful in attaining places in senior schools.

ISI Report 2022

100% of parents believe that the school helps their children develop strong
teamwork and social skills.

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A BREADTH OF OPPORTUNITY

Life at Dolphin School London is vibrant, varied and filled with opportunities for children to thrive beyond the classroom. From inspiring trips and visits to exciting after-school clubs, we offer a rich and balanced experience that nurtures the whole child.

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Life after Dolphin School

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We started on our journey to Carroty Wood at eleven o’clock in the morning. We arrived one and a half hours later after a fun bus ride. Once we had had our lunch and made our beds (easier said than done!) we went to our first activity: low ropes, which involved getting very very muddy!

Some people chose to walk through the swamp rather than walking across the logs. At the end of the activity everyone had to change out of their muddy clothes - sorry mum & dad!

Some of us even dug our hands into the mud and chased our instructor Chris around the course! The instructors let us finish the session by using a magnesium and flint fire lighter to light a small fire made of dried hay and leaves to send a signal to escape out of the course.

Quite a few much needed showers later, we headed to the sports hall and while the teachers sorted out the keys, we played infinity tag in the last sunshine of the day. Once we got inside, we got our wiggles and jiggles out by running around and playing with the footballs, basketballs and cricket bats. Next, we played a game of Splat (the winner was Thomas!) followed by dodgeball (with only one ball!).

Supper was spaghetti bolognese, which was scrumdiddleunptious! (In other words delicious!) Followed by a wonderful slice of chocolate cake with whipped cream. This gave us the energy for our talent show where we were entertained with quizzes, comedians and karaoke.

Now off to bed - let’s see what time we wake in the morning!
By Arabella & Thomas

Love. Wisdom. Truth.

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We started on our journey to Carroty Wood at eleven o’clock in the morning. We arrived one and a half hours later after a fun bus ride. Once we had had our lunch and made our beds (easier said than done!) we went to our first activity: low ropes, which involved getting very very muddy! Some people chose to walk through the swamp rather than walking across the logs. At the end of the activity everyone had to change out of their muddy clothes - sorry mum & dad! Some of us even dug our hands into the mud and chased our instructor Chris around the course! The instructors let us finish the session by using a magnesium and flint fire lighter to light a small fire made of dried hay and leaves to send a signal to escape out of the course. Quite a few much needed showers later, we headed to the sports hall and while the teachers sorted out the keys, we played infinity tag in the last sunshine of the day. Once we got inside, we got our wiggles and jiggles out by running around and playing with the footballs, basketballs and cricket bats. Next, we played a game of Splat (the winner was Thomas!) followed by dodgeball (with only one ball!). Supper was spaghetti bolognese, which was scrumdiddleunptious! (In other words delicious!) Followed by a wonderful slice of chocolate cake with whipped cream. This gave us the energy for our talent show where we were entertained with quizzes, comedians and karaoke. Now off to bed - let’s see what time we wake in the morning! By Arabella & Thomas Love. Wisdom. Truth. #outdoorexploration #outdoorlearning #learningbeyondclassroom #carrotywood #residential

Another cracking World Book Day at Dolphin School

The pupils roared through a full day of book mania! Staff and children alike arrived in grand regalia — each class diving deep into the world of a chosen author, bringing stories to life in the most imaginative ways.

Our opening assembly was a joyful showcase of creativity, confidence and a genuine passion for reading.

From there, the day unfolded in shared reading experiences, a bustling book sale, and special book hunts hidden throughout the school. Stories weren’t just read — they were lived.

A huge thank you to Miss Gorringe and Mrs Henry for their stellar vision and planning. What a gift to give our children.

Because a love of reading is never just about books. It is the foundation of curiosity. The seed of empathy. The quiet architect of wisdom. When a child learns to love reading, they learn to love learning — and that shapes a life.

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Another cracking World Book Day at Dolphin School The pupils roared through a full day of book mania! Staff and children alike arrived in grand regalia — each class diving deep into the world of a chosen author, bringing stories to life in the most imaginative ways. Our opening assembly was a joyful showcase of creativity, confidence and a genuine passion for reading. From there, the day unfolded in shared reading experiences, a bustling book sale, and special book hunts hidden throughout the school. Stories weren’t just read — they were lived. A huge thank you to Miss Gorringe and Mrs Henry for their stellar vision and planning. What a gift to give our children. Because a love of reading is never just about books. It is the foundation of curiosity. The seed of empathy. The quiet architect of wisdom. When a child learns to love reading, they learn to love learning — and that shapes a life. Love. Wisdom. Truth. #WorldBookDay #WorldBookDay2026 #LoveReading #ReadingForLife #SchoolLife PrepSchoolLife IndependentSchool BookLovers EducationWithPurpose DolphinSchool

SMALL SCHOOL. BIG HEART. EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS.

On the back of an exceptional set of leavers’ results — with offers to amazing schools such as JAGS, Dulwich, King’s, Alleyn’s and St Paul’s — we’re delighted to open our doors to new families who are keen for an excellent education for their children.

At Dolphin School London, warmth and ambition go hand in hand.

We are proud of our reputation as a deeply relational, nurturing school — rich in opportunity, music, and co-curricular life. But we are equally proud of how confidently our children step into their next chapter at some of London’s most competitive secondary schools.

Come and see for yourself what makes Dolphin so special.

Join us for our Open Morning:
📅 Tuesday 10 March 2026
👀 See the children in action
💬 Meet our senior team
🤝 Chat with parents who have loved the full journey

To join us visit: https://www.dolphinschool.org.uk/admissions/visits-tours-and-open-mornings/

Discover a school where care and calibre truly meet.

Love. Wisdom. Truth.

#DolphinSchoolLondon #OpenMorning #LondonPrep #SecondarySuccess #CareAndCalibre

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SMALL SCHOOL. BIG HEART. EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS. On the back of an exceptional set of leavers’ results — with offers to amazing schools such as JAGS, Dulwich, King’s, Alleyn’s and St Paul’s — we’re delighted to open our doors to new families who are keen for an excellent education for their children. At Dolphin School London, warmth and ambition go hand in hand. We are proud of our reputation as a deeply relational, nurturing school — rich in opportunity, music, and co-curricular life. But we are equally proud of how confidently our children step into their next chapter at some of London’s most competitive secondary schools. Come and see for yourself what makes Dolphin so special. Join us for our Open Morning: 📅 Tuesday 10 March 2026 👀 See the children in action 💬 Meet our senior team 🤝 Chat with parents who have loved the full journey To join us visit: https://www.dolphinschool.org.uk/admissions/visits-tours-and-open-mornings/ Discover a school where care and calibre truly meet. Love. Wisdom. Truth. #DolphinSchoolLondon #OpenMorning #LondonPrep #SecondarySuccess #CareAndCalibre