The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.3
12.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
63%
21.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
72%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.34
Band 2Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 181 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,344
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 27.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Trust
- THE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Ms Alison Harbottle (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Jarvis Road, East Dulwich, London, SE22 8RB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlleyn's School
Independent · 455m away
James Allen's Girls' School
Independent · 515m away
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
Primary · 565m away
Heber Primary School
Primary · 881m away
Judith Kerr Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Herne Hill School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Charter School East Dulwich a selective school?
No. The Charter School East Dulwich is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Charter School East Dulwich's Ofsted rating?
The Charter School East Dulwich was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Charter School East Dulwich?
The Charter School East Dulwich currently has 1,344 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Charter School East Dulwich take?
The Charter School East Dulwich caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Charter School East Dulwich?
The Charter School East Dulwich is in London, SE22 8RB, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Charter School East Dulwich have a sixth form?
Yes, The Charter School East Dulwich has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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