The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 65.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (118% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
65.0
21.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
79%
36.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
76%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.30
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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 179 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 99 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,330
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Trust
- THE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Pain (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Red Post Hill, London, SE24 9JH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDulwich Hamlet Junior School
Primary · 694m away
Heber Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Turney Primary and Secondary Special School
Special school · 1.2km away
Rosendale Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Goodrich Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Alleyn's Oakfield
Independent · 1.8km away
Jubilee Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Charter School North Dulwich a selective school?
No. The Charter School North Dulwich is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Charter School North Dulwich's Ofsted rating?
The Charter School North Dulwich was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Charter School North Dulwich?
The Charter School North Dulwich currently has 1,330 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Charter School North Dulwich take?
The Charter School North Dulwich caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Charter School North Dulwich?
The Charter School North Dulwich is in London, SE24 9JH, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Charter School North Dulwich have a sixth form?
Yes, The Charter School North Dulwich has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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