SchoolScoresThe Charter School East Dulwich
Free school · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of THE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
72J East Dulwich Grove, London, SE22 8EY
020 3873 2290 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 October 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 9 May 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
195 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Southwark comparisons use the 12 of its 20 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 8 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 6th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 63% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 87% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 7th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 56% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 10th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 32% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 81% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 92 parents whose child had been bullied 7th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 31% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 48% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 162 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 35% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 68% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 53% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81%said yes | 84% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Southwark figures pool parents at the Southwark schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
175 pupils in this year group.
63% — 9 points above the Southwark average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 63% | 55% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 56.3 | 52.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.4 | 4.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
181 pupils in this year group.
96% — 2 points above the Southwark average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 96% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 65% | 58% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 3% | 10% | 13% |
| Further education college | 23% | 21% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 97% | 96% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
154 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B | B | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 35% | 32% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 66% | 64% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 39.7 | 38.8 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
25 subjects, 439 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 50 | 24% | 56% | 40% |
| Psychology | 41 | 12% | 20% | 19% |
| English Literature | 39 | 13% | 28% | 23% |
| Sociology | 33 | 12% | 36% | 20% |
| History | 26 | 8% | 38% | 23% |
| Biology | 25 | 12% | 28% | 27% |
| Economics | 21 | 5% | 14% | 26% |
| Physics | 20 | 25% | 45% | 31% |
| Geography | 19 | 5% | 21% | 23% |
| Government and Politics | 19 | 21% | 37% | 26% |
| Chemistry | 18 | 6% | 33% | 30% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 17 | 12% | 18% | 24% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 16 | 25% | 63% | 38% |
| Film Studies | 16 | 13% | 50% | 17% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 14 | 29% | 57% | 26% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 14 | 14% | 50% | 59% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 14 | 14% | 29% | 14% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 11 | 0% | 18% | 15% |
| Spanish | 7 | 29% | 71% | 34% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 6 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Religious Studies, Music, Physical Education / Sports Studies, French, Italian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
117 students in this year group.
83% — 4 points below the Southwark average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 83% | 87% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4% | 7% |
| Work | 16% | 14% | 28% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Southwark. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 231 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 212 |
| Of those, offered a place | 136 (64%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 1,006 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 25 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 63% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 32.7% | 46.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 70% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.9% | 3.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 81% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.4% | 14.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 18th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 60% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.2% | 29.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 12th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Lower than 67% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.4% | 6.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Lower than 60% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 21.6% | 18.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 18th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Lower than 36% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 20.9 | 11.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 16th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Lower than 26% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3% | 6.3% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.07% | 0.07% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 96% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 20.4 | 15.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 94% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.8 | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 76% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 18.6% | 20.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Alleyn's School 0.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 82% A*/A at A level
- James Allen's Girls' School 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 78% A*/A at A level
- The Charter School North Dulwich 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 exceptional, 5 strong · 79% grade 5+ English and maths
- Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
- Harris Academy Peckham 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 26% grade 5+ English and maths
- Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 56% grade 5+ English and maths
- Arco Academy 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- The St Thomas the Apostle College 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 72% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sacred Heart Catholic School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 70% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Charter School East Dulwich's Ofsted rating?
The Charter School East Dulwich was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 October 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 9 May 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did The Charter School East Dulwich do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 18 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend The Charter School East Dulwich?
81% of the 195 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend The Charter School East Dulwich to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Charter School East Dulwich oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 212 families put The Charter School East Dulwich as their first choice for 231 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 136 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142178.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.