Continuing the Commitment: Bursaries from 1944 to Today The Dulwich Experiment was introduced under the Education Act in 1944 by then Master Christopher Gilkes, to widen access to pupils who could not afford school fees. A common entrance exam was implemented, and any child who passed the exam qualified for a free place with fees being paid by the local authority.
At one point, 9 out of 10 pupils at Dulwich College attended the school on a free place
“The friends I have now, the people I’m surrounded by now, the confidence I have now is all a consequence of the two years I spent at Dulwich College.”
216 2023/24
Arese Joe-Oshodi OA (2018-20)
197 2022/23
“The Dulwich Experiment produced social mobility by education, which is very much a theme that is still strong at Dulwich today, following Edward Alleyn who founded the College for twelve poor scholars some 400 years ago.”
195 2020/21
191 2019/20
191 2018/19
190 2021/22
Number of pupils on bursaries Year
Will Lewis OA (1954-65)
Today, in the absence of government funding, Dulwich College has its own bursary programme to enable students from all backgrounds to gain a Dulwich education on a free or subsidised place.
175 2017/18
171 2010/11
169 2011/12
165 2015/16
162 2016/17
158 2013/14
153 2014/15
148 2012/13
“We are extremely lucky to have the support of the entire community, including OAs and parents to make Dulwich this vibrant and inclusive school.”
Shortly after the Dulwich Experiment era ended, the Assisted Places Scheme was introduced in 1980 and emulated the same principle of eligible children being provided with free or subsidised places at Dulwich College based on their results in the entrance examinations.
Approximately 18% of all pupils at the College in the late 1980s were awarded to a supported place
Dr Adrian Carr OA (1973-80), Chair of Governors
“Having the opportunity to come to a school like Dulwich College is just incredible. Especially if you're from a low or no-income household. It is transformative.”
To set up a regular gift or to give a one-off donation, please complete the gift form in the brochure or visit: www.dulwich.org.uk/donatenow We would be deeply grateful if you would consider donating to the Bursary Appeal Fund today.
Jon Guinness OA (1988-96)
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