Love Wisdom TruthDOLPHIN SCHOOL
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.
80’s Theme Day + 40 Years of Dolphin
The best is truly yet to come.
What a huge privilege it was to celebrate our 40th year with such an extraordinary community in the heart of Battersea! From the moment we kicked off with a whizz-bang assembly (essentially a 40-minute crash course in everything 80’s — crimping, music, boomboxes, big hair, rotary telephones, Rubik’s Cubes, waterbeds and even moustaches!), we knew this day was going to be something special.
A massive thank you to Anthony from @sammiesstudio Barbers for crafting a truly voluminous hairdo for Mrs Shahpazova and carving a George Michael–esque moustache into Mr Schmidt — iconic. Parents filled the gallery, matching the children’s enthusiasm with a generous dollop of neon and joy.
Then the real magic began with workshops in graffiti, breakdancing, rock star T-shirts, friendship bracelets, and even a comparison between a 1920’s Lagonda and a brand-new Lotus!
Thank you to all of our incredible guests and our extraordinarily committed staff, who shared their enthusiasm, joy, and artistry so beautifully with our children. This was quite possibly the best day outside of the 80’s!!!
Love. Wisdom. Truth.
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Great 40 Moments | The Power of a Dolphin Handshake
Since the early days of Dolphin School, the handshake has been a simple but powerful part of our culture.
Every morning, each child is welcomed at the door by a member of our Senior Team — a handshake, a warm good morning, and their name spoken with care. Every afternoon, they say goodbye the same way, shaking their teacher’s hand and wishing one another a good afternoon.
It may seem small. But in these daily moments, something extraordinary happens.
Children learn confidence. They learn to look people in the eye. They learn respect, gratitude, and presence. They learn that leadership begins with kindness — and that growth starts when we acknowledge one another.
More than preparation for life, this tradition builds connection. It tells every child: you are seen, you are known, you are valued.
Traditions like this aren’t antiquated. They anchor us to what matters most — the moral fibre of humanity and the inherent worth we all carry.
As one Dolphin alum shared:
“I still remember shaking hands each day — it’s something I now do nearly every day… and don’t forget to look people in the eyes!”
Traditional values for a modern world.
Love. Wisdom. Truth.
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Inspection Success!
Dolphin School triumphantly unveiled the results of its latest Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection on Friday, celebrating a report filled with glowing praise for both academic excellence and exceptional pastoral care. All standards were met across every area, with inspectors describing pupils as “particularly delightful” and highlighting the warmth, strong relationships and high-quality teaching that define daily life at Dolphin. From vibrant Early Years classrooms to thoughtful, confident older pupils, the report confirms what families already know: Dolphin is a place where children truly flourish.
It was a joyful celebration of everything Dolphin stands for: outstanding education, genuine connection, and a small, values-led community where big things happen.
If you haven’t yet, come visit and see the magic for yourself!
Love. Wisdom. Truth
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