The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 92% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (114% full)
- 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
92%
+30.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
34%
+26.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 31 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 479
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 42.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Trust
- THE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mr Michael Eggleton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Toulmin Street, London, SE1 1AF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouth Bank University Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Michael Faraday School
Primary · 1.9km away
The Park College
Special school · 1.9km away
Ark Walworth Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
Primary · 2.0km away
Evolve Academy
Academy · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Charles Dickens Primary School?
Charles Dickens Primary School currently has 479 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Charles Dickens Primary School take?
Charles Dickens Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Charles Dickens Primary School?
Charles Dickens Primary School is in London, SE1 1AF, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Charles Dickens Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Charles Dickens Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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