Kingsdale Foundation School
Kingsdale Foundation School is a secondary school in London for ages 11 to 19.
Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year
For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.
At a glance
- Type
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 2,550
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Admissions
- Not selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Address
- Alleyn Park, London, SE21 8SQ
- Phone
- 02086 707575
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
How it teaches
- Nearly all pupils study two languages from the start of Year 7.
- The school runs scholarship programmes in mathematics, music, art and sport.
- The school adopted a pedagogy based on Professor Barak Rosenshine's research after trialling a mastery approach.
- English teaches reading, writing, speaking and listening as core skills throughout the first three years.
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The school day and clubs
- The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular clubs and activities that take place throughout the week.
Source: Kingsdale Foundation School website. Checked 10 November 2026.
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School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 136309. Checked 9 November 2026.
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Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year
For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.