and more than two-thirds of grades awarded were A*-B. Admissions In 2018, the school received over 3050 applications for 410 places which makes it the most popular school in the Borough of Southwark. The school offers Music and Sports Scholarships which assess student aptitude in these areas. Students who apply for these scholarships must complete a Supplementary Form in addition to their borough CAF. It has recently been named by MyLondon as the hardest school to receive a place in London; whilst also in the top 10 most oversubscribed schools in the UK. Historical Examination Allegations In October 2012, it was confirmed that following an investigation by Ofqual, the integrity of the examination grades awarded at the school in 2011 were not compromised and "...were a true reflection of students' attainment.". This was announced in a statement from the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) whose spokesperson stated "On the basis of the information received and the preliminary investigation undertaken, the conclusion was reached that the integrity of the grades given was not undermined.". Notable alumni Ms Banks - British rapper, singer and songwriter Alex Yee - Professional triathlete and double Olympic medallist Sherif Lanre - Contestant on Love Island 2019 John Coghlan - drummer in Status Quo James Heartfield - writer and journalist Andy McNab - novelist and former SAS operative and soldier Caron Wheeler - singer, most famous for association with Soul II Soul Lino Facioli - actor, played Robin Arryn in Game of Thrones Catherine Lyons - Gymnast, European Junior Championship silver medalist References External links Kingsdale Foundation School School Works Academies in the London Borough of Southwark Dulwich Secondary schools in the London Borough of Southwark Educational institutions established in 1958 1958 establishments in England