The short version
Average GCSE results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.9
2.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
9.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
76%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 79 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
35% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 470
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 53.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Trust
- THE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mr Marcus Huntley (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Keeton's Road, London, SE16 4EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJohn Keats Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ilderton Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Treasure House (London) CIC
Independent · 1.6km away
Haymerle School
Special school · 1.8km away
Bird In Bush School
Primary · 1.8km away
Pilgrims' Way Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils)
Pupil referral unit · 1.9km away
Twin Oaks Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Charter School Bermondsey a selective school?
No. The Charter School Bermondsey is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Charter School Bermondsey's Ofsted rating?
The Charter School Bermondsey was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Charter School Bermondsey?
The Charter School Bermondsey currently has 470 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Charter School Bermondsey take?
The Charter School Bermondsey caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Charter School Bermondsey?
The Charter School Bermondsey is in London, SE16 4EE, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Charter School Bermondsey have a sixth form?
No, The Charter School Bermondsey does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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