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Dallington School - Primary and Secondary Campus

Spain, Madrid

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €7,000 - 12,540
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 500
Type Co-educational
Opened 2015
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages Spanish, French
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Performing Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Dallington School in Madrid delivers a British curriculum from Early Years to Key Stage 5, serving ages 2 to 18. The school operates across two Madrid campuses and offers Foundation Stage from Pre-Nursery to Reception through to Key Stages 1 to 5, including Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels, plus a Double Bac with Spain's PCE for university access in Spain and abroad. The school emphasizes a values based education with Catholic influences, including a chapel, alongside a broad, enquiry led curriculum and extensive co curricular programmes. Facilities include Infant and Primary/Secondary sites and a rich programme of trips, arts workshops, and sport. Outdoor Education underpins learning with Urban Forest School and a day residential for Years 3 to 6. The school promotes healthy food, sport participation, and leadership opportunities through the Student Council and service projects. Families value its community spirit, international mindset, and supportive pastoral care for children.

C. Castillo de Aysa, 8, Hortaleza, 28043 Madrid, Spain

The Essentials

Dallington School - Primary and Secondary Campus has 500 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Two Madrid campuses: Infant School at Ronda de Sobradiel, 20, 28043 Madrid; Primary and Secondary at Calle Castillo de Aysa, 8, 28043 Madrid. The school is near Parque Conde de Orgaz and is described as being 3 minutes from La Piovera, Campo de las Naciones and Arturo Soria; 5 minutes to Alameda de Osuna and Quinta de los Molinos; 8 minutes to Valdebebas; 10 minutes to Barrio de Salamanca and Chamartín; and 15 minutes to Plaza de Castilla.

Stages
Early years; Primary; Secondary; Double Bac

Type
British School in Madrid

Additional learning support
The Educational Psychology Department provides coordinated support with the teaching team and families. The team, led by María Recio and Paola Recio, includes speech therapists and psychopedagogues to adapt to the needs of each student and to support social, emotional, and academic development.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom (British School in Madrid; Cambridge International IGCSE)

School day structure
The school day runs from 9:00am to 4:30pm, with the primary/secondary site opening at 8:20am and the EYFS site at 8:30am. Breakfast Club is available from 8:00am. Extra-curricular activities and Play Club run from 4:30pm to 5:30pm.

Bus service
Jeslusan offers a school bus service with routes from Parque Conde Orgaz–Piovera and Campo de las Naciones, Barrio Salamanca–Retiro, Paseo de la Castellana, Chamartín, and Valdebebas–Encinar de los Reyes. For routes, stops, schedules, prices, and registration, contact info@dallingtonschool.com.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
La casita de Mitos Roca is the uniform supplier for Dallington School. Orders are placed online via their website, and delivery is to your door. Please read the Uniform Buying Guide before ordering. A Charity Shop will operate online to offer charity clothing (sweatshirts, house shirts, bottles, bags, backpacks, scarves, etc.) with proceeds donated to the Dallington Foundation. Personalised items bearing the student's name must be ordered by July 15 for delivery in September; unpersonalised items are available year‑round while stock lasts.

House System
Dallington School has a House System with four Houses: Oak, Willow, Maple, and Chestnut. Each House is named after a tree and represented by an animal (Oak is the owl, Willow the deer, Maple the squirrel, Chestnut the bear). Pupils earn House Points for upholding the school values—Respect, Responsibility, Effort, Honesty, Politeness and Kindness—tracked on a daily chart, with a Friday assembly announcing totals and term‑end rewards for the leading House. The system promotes belonging and teamwork and will extend to the secondary phase.

Governance and Ownership
DALLINGTON SCHOOL, S.L. is the commercial name and legal entity behind Dallington School, a Spanish limited liability company registered in Madrid (Mercantile Registry: T 32766, F 103, S 8, HM 589788) with domicile at Ronda de Sobradiel, 20, 28043 Madrid. The company is the data controller for the site.
Fees

Annual tuition at Dallington School - Primary and Secondary Campus ranges from EUR 7,000 to EUR 12,540 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fees

- The Dallington College Double Bac (Year 12–13) charges a registration (matrícula) fee for new students of EUR 870.
- No separate, publicly published application or registration fee for Early Years, Primary or Key Stage 3/4 is published on the school's admissions or information pages.

Tuition fees by year group (published items only)

- Double Bac (Year 12–13): the published price is EUR 1,045 per month. This is the only per‑month tuition figure published for a specific year group. Registration for this programme (new students) is EUR 870.

- Early Years, Primary and Secondary (Years other than Double Bac): the school does not publish a full, year‑group tuition schedule on the publicly available Admissions/Information pages. There is no publicly posted per‑term or per‑year tuition table for Pre‑Nursery / Nursery / Reception / Years 1–11 on the school pages reviewed.

Extra costs and regular ancillary fees

- Extracurricular activities: many activities are charged per term; typical published examples include fees of EUR 120–185 per term for clubs such as rugby, tennis, padel, basketball, arts and others (specific activity prices vary by activity). The extracurricular programme document lists the per‑term prices for each activity.

- Summer school / holiday programmes: published weekly prices include EUR 210 per week (half‑day for infants) and EUR 290 per week (full day with food) for summer school weeks; optional intensive modules (conversation, maths/English support, tennis) are listed at EUR 75 per week; some sport intensives (football, tag rugby) at EUR 45 per week; extras such as Breakfast Club and Play Club are also priced per week. These summer programme figures are published in the school's summer programme documents.

- Uniforms and clothing: the school uses an external supplier (La Casita de Mitos Roca) and provides a Uniform Buying Guide; uniform items are purchased through the supplier and pricing is set by that supplier. Specific uniform item prices are not listed on the school pages themselves but the supplier and buying‑guide links are provided.

- School bus / transport: a school‑bus service is offered and routes are stated (several Madrid zones). Published pages direct families to request route and price information; specific bus fares are not published on the public route information page.

- Catering / school meals: the school publishes an organic menu and describes monthly menus and personalized options for allergies/intolerances; meal pricing is not shown on the menu page.

- External exam / assessment fees and other potential third‑party fees: the Double Bac page references official A‑Level programmes and preparation for external assessments; however explicit charges for exam entry or external assessment fees are not published on the public pages reviewed.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No published, itemised billing schedule (for example: termly dates and amounts, number of instalments, or a detailed payment calendar) was located on the public Admissions or Information pages. The admissions pages provide contacts and the academic calendar is published, but a school‑wide, public statement of billing frequency and formal payment terms was not found in the materials reviewed.

Boarding / residence fees

- Dallington School operates distinct Infant and Primary/Secondary day sites and publishes day‑time timetables. No boarding or residential provision is offered or advertised on the school pages reviewed; therefore there are no boarding fees applicable.

Refunds and cancellations

- No publicly posted, detailed refund or fee‑cancellation policy (for tuition, registration, or other core school fees) was located in the public information reviewed. The school's legal notice indicates general terms about modification of information but does not set out an explicit refund policy on the public pages examined.

Fee payment options (methods)

- The school's public pages and PDFs reviewed do not publish a detailed list of accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, direct debit). No definitive, public statement of accepted payment methods was found in the admissions or fees‑related documents accessed.

Summary of coverage and gaps (concise)

- Published, specific tuition figures available on the public pages are limited: the Double Bac programme shows a registration fee of EUR 870 and a published monthly tuition figure of EUR 1,045; extracurricular activities and summer programmes include numerous per‑term and per‑week prices as noted above.
- A comprehensive, publicly posted tuition schedule covering Early Years, Primary and all Secondary year groups by term or by full academic year was not found on the school's publicly available Admissions/Information pages. Likewise, a formal public statement of billing schedule, detailed refund policy, and accepted payment methods was not located in the materials reviewed.

If you require these missing line‑items (for example: a full per‑term/per‑year tuition table for Early Years–Year 11, or formal payment terms), those specific items are not published on the public pages examined and are not included above. The statements above record all tuition and ancillary fees that are published in the school's public programme pages and downloadable materials that were accessible at the time of review.
Academics

Dallington School - Primary and Secondary Campus teaches Bespoke Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
British system across Foundation Stage to Key Stage 5. Foundation Stage includes Pre-Nursery (2-3), Nursery (3-4) and Reception (4-5). Key Stage 1 covers Year 1 (5-6) and Year 2 (6-7). Key Stage 2 covers Year 3 (7-8) to Year 6 (10-11). Key Stage 3 covers Year 7 (11-12) to Year 9 mapped to 6º de Primaria, 1º ESO, 2º ESO. Key Stage 4 comprises Year 10 (3º ESO) and Year 11 (IGCSE exams). Key Stage 5 comprises Year 12 (1º Bachillerato) and Year 13 (2º Bachillerato). In Years 12-13, Dallington offers a Double Bac combining Cambridge International A-Levels with Spanish Prueba de Competencia Específica (PCE), enabling university access in Spain and abroad.

Higher Education Progression
Double Bac for Years 12-13 combines Cambridge International A-Levels and the Spanish Prueba de Competencia Específica (PCE). Cambridge International Assessment and Pearson Edexcel provide the A-Level syllabus. The 2023 Spain-UK agreement allows A-Level holders to access Spanish universities without PAU.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Staying physically, emotionally and mentally healthy is a major principle at Dallington School. Safety and emotional wellbeing are top priorities. The school aims to develop self-confidence and independence to maintain a healthy mind. Emotional wellbeing is supported by organic meals without white sugar and a structured physical education plan, with two hours of PE in EYFS/Primary and three PE periods in Secondary. The Educational Psychology Department works with staff and families to ensure each student develops personally, socially and academically, identifies needs, and designs coordinated action plans with parents and specialists. It provides guidance to families on their children's development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Educational Psychology Department works with teachers and families to ensure each student develops personally, socially and academically. María Recio, with 20 years of experience in educational, clinical and family psychotherapy, leads the department, alongside Paola Recio and a team of speech therapists and psychopedagogues. The department's objectives include adapting to the needs of each student and promoting self-confidence, effective thinking and emotional regulation to support healthy relationships. It identifies academic, pedagogical or emotional needs with teachers and parents and designs any necessary curricular adaptations. It evaluates and designs coordinated action plans with parents, teachers and specialists, with the school acting as the communication framework. It advises and helps families with questions about their children's personal development.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is a core focus at Dallington School. The school aims to build self-confidence, independence and thoughtful reflection to support mental health. A healthy lifestyle is promoted through organic food and active participation in sport, contributing to overall well-being. The curriculum emphasizes developing well‑being alongside academic achievement, including mental and emotional health. The Educational Psychology Department collaborates with staff and families to promote mental wellbeing and to identify needs early. The school enriches well-being through meaningful co‑curricular experiences and sports activities that foster social awareness and resilience.

Safeguarding
Safety and emotional wellbeing are top priorities. The school promotes a caring environment and healthy relationships. The Educational Psychology Department identifies needs and designs coordinated action plans with parents and teachers to safeguard pupils. It acts as the communication framework between parents, teachers and specialists. It provides guidance to families regarding their children's personal development. The Directors describe the school as a safe place built on love, trust and respect.
Parent Experience

History
Dallington School was founded by Maria Recio and Paola Recio. The founders serve as Directors and operate the school as DALLINGTON SCHOOL, S.L. In a Directors' Letter, the founders describe opening Dallington School to create a place where each child feels happy, safe and loved, with trust and respect, and where healthy habits and personal development are central. The school presents itself as a British School in Madrid, offering a broad, balanced curriculum and co-curricular experiences, and it emphasizes Catholic values with a chapel and a chaplain. The founders' vision is to provide education in a caring environment that supports the development of the whole child.

Community
Dallington School fosters community through charity actions that build social awareness and by enriching the curriculum with educational trips, cross-curricular projects, cultural visits, artistic initiatives and sports activities. The school emphasizes a healthy lifestyle, organic food and well-being, and involves families in its learning culture. Christian values underpin school life with a chapel and a chaplain, aligning with First Holy Communion and Confirmation education. The Madrid location contributes to a close-knit school community united by shared values and parental involvement.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school operates two campuses in Madrid: Infant School at Ronda de Sobradiel, 20, 28043 Madrid, and Primary and Secondary at Calle Castillo de Aysa, 8, 28043 Madrid. The school is a British official school in Madrid. The school has a chapel and a chaplain, and Catholic Religion Education is taught. The school promotes a healthy lifestyle by offering healthy and organic food at school, and it encourages participation in sport. It provides a broad, challenging curriculum and enriches it with co-curricular experiences such as educational trips, cross-curricular projects, cultural visits, artistic initiatives and sports activities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
We offer extra-curricular activities from Mondays to Fridays, taught by Dallington School teachers or external specialists. Early Years activities include Dance, Football and Tennis. Primary and Secondary activities include Rugby, Girls football, Girls volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Padel, Football and Athletics. A downloadable activity programme is available for 2025–2026.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The curriculum offers the core subjects of English and Mathematics, with science, geography and history brought into topic-based learning. Outdoor Learning (Urban Forest School) is embedded in the curriculum in Years 1–6, developing leadership and teamwork as children learn about nature. Learning outside the classroom is enriched by regular curricular trips to museums, art galleries, theatres and the zoo. Literacy and numeracy are taught across the year groups with a cross-curricular and practical emphasis, and STEM is integrated with core topics.

Arts & Creative
The Arts are central to life at Dallington, with music, drama and visual arts fully integrated into the curriculum. The program includes regular workshops from external professionals in Circus Skills, Dance Days, African drummers, jazz guitarists and world musicians, and features the Dallington Choir and whole-school singing assemblies. Children learn to play instruments through a Kodaly-inspired approach and have access to private lessons, including Guildhall School of Music & Drama tutors. They also visit museums and galleries as part of their art exploration and perform regularly.

Cultural & Language
French is taught through total immersion and focuses first on listening and speaking before introducing reading and writing; in years 4–6 students begin reading and writing in French and may have pen friends in France and other French-speaking countries. The learning process is led without translation, enabling direct connections between experiences and words. The school supports English as an Additional Language with tailored language development resources, often in partnership with external specialists. The multilingual community is celebrated through language awareness projects and cultural events.

Social & Hobbies
The Student Council includes a representative from each year group, with candidates presenting manifestos and peers voting for the best voices. It provides a forum for pupils to voice their views and takes on leadership and development opportunities, fostering democracy and global citizenship. The Council has initiated projects such as a lunchtime board games club and a Science Fair, and is involved in fundraising for Children in Need. Extracurricular Clubs range from Inventors and Street Dance to London Lens Project, Debutots, Art Club and Code Cadets, with after‑school care and instrumental lessons available.

Community & Service
The Student Council coordinates charity work and broader community involvement, including fundraising for Children in Need. There is a strong collaboration with families as part of the Dallington Journey, with open communication and termly progress meetings. The SCRAP project provides recycled materials for child‑led play during lunch and breaks, supporting community creativity and sustainable practices.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership and development are embedded in school life through the Student Council, which offers pupils real leadership opportunities and a platform to influence school life, democracy and accountability. The Council also supports pupils in planning and delivering projects, helping them develop civic and cooperative skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Forest School is a central part of learning, supporting wellbeing and holistic development by building confidence, independence, collaboration and emotional regulation. Outdoor learning extends beyond the classroom, including a three‑day residential camp for Years 3–6. Pastoral Care emphasizes respectful relationships, small groups and collaboration with families to promote confidence and belonging, while lunch promotes healthy eating and regular access to water and well‑structured outdoor play.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include English, Spanish and French. English is a subject in Primary; Spanish (Lengua Española) and French are listed as subjects, with French noted as offered but not part of the statutory British curriculum. In Secondary, Lengua Española and French are taught, and in the IGCSE programme seven to nine exams typically include English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Combined Science, Spanish and French.
Reputation

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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Complete the online Admission Application to arrange a visit or request information. The form asks for the Student Name, Parents' Names, Your e-mail, Year of birth, Phone, How did you hear about us? Message. After submission, the Admissions team will get in touch with you as soon as possible. This contact will help arrange a visit or provide further information. 2. The admissions process for the 2026-2027 academic year will begin in October 2025. The Infant campus is at Ronda de Sobradiel, 20, 28043 Madrid, and the Primary/Secondary campus is at Calle Castillo de Aysa, 8, 28043 Madrid (Parque Conde de Orgaz).
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