The Charter School North Dulwich
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · London, Southwark
The Charter School North Dulwich is a secondary school in London, Southwark for ages 11–18 (academy converter).
Key facts
- Address
- Red Post Hill, London, SE24 9JH
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Southwark
- Pupils on roll
- 1,393 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 16.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 19 May 2026
Strengths
- “The school is a beacon in the heart of the community.”
- “The school’s motto ‘Together we ...’ is lived out daily through the kindness that staff and pupils display.”
- “The combination of pastoral care and unwavering nurture is central to pupils’ success.”
To improve
- “Leaders and trustees should sustain the effectiveness of their work so that all pupils continue to benefit from consistently high‑quality experiences of school.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 22 June 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 79% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 65 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | B+ | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 363 first-preference applications, 178 offers in total, 168 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Southwark.
- The Charter School East Dulwich 0.4 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
- Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich 1.0 mi Outstanding
- Harris Academy Peckham 1.3 mi Not judged
- Sacred Heart Catholic School 1.3 mi Outstanding
- Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich 1.5 mi Outstanding
- Ark All Saints Academy 1.6 mi School remains Good
- Kingsdale Foundation School 1.7 mi Outstanding
- The St Thomas the Apostle College 1.7 mi Standards maintained