The Charter School East Dulwich

  • Secondary
  • Free school
  • Ages 11 to 19
Ofsted: Good

72J East Dulwich Grove, London, SE22 8EYOpen in maps

The Charter School East Dulwich is a secondary school in Southwark for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 115 schools in Southwark. It ranks 10th of 20 secondary schools in Southwark. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 16 October 2018, report published 20 November 2018

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 May 2024

This is a highly inclusive school that provides an exceptional education for the pupils. Leaders have extremely high expectations for all. This ensures that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), can thrive. Working relationships between staff and pupils are very positive. Pupils are proud of their community and create a positive and welcoming environment. Although the school continues to grow in size, staff know all their pupils individually. This ensures that pupils remain safe in school. Pupils are polite, friendly and hard-working. Behaviour is positive in lessons and around the school site. During lessons, pupils are focused, enthusiastic and committed to their learning. Pupils have access to a wide range of extra opportunities in the school. Most pupils make strong use of the wide range of clubs on offer. These include various sports and music groups, Rubik's Cube and debating clubs. Pupils can also access a range of leadership opportunities, including student ambassadors and 'eco-club'. In the sixth form, students support younger pupils through responsibilities including peer readers and mathematics tutors.

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

175 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score56.3

56.3, 10.2 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths63.4%

63.4%, 18 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths78.3%

78.3%, 13.5 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc72%

72%, 31.5 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.36

5.36, 1.27 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

154 students

Average point score per A level entry39.68

39.68, 4.68 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,389 pupils on roll, with places for 1,680

Eligible for free school meals26.8%

26.8%, 0.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language14.5%

14.5%, 7.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.4%

18.4%, 3.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.4%

3.4%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Charter School East Dulwich

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Alleyn's School0.3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 48.7
James Allen's Girls' School0.4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 56.8
The Charter School North Dulwich0.4 milesReport card: Strong standard to exceptionalAttainment 8: 65.0
Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich0.7 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 55.5
Harris Academy Peckham1 mileOfsted judgements: OutstandingAttainment 8: 39.3

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
THE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Age range
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Alison Harbottle
Phone
02038732290
Website
chartereastdulwich.org.uk
Address
72J East Dulwich Grove, London, SE22 8EY
Local authority
Southwark
URN
142178

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.