The Charter School East Dulwich
Secondary · Free schools · Ages 11–19 · London, Southwark
The Charter School East Dulwich is a secondary school in London, Southwark for ages 11–19 (free schools). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next, from the inspection on 9 May 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- 72J East Dulwich Grove, London, SE22 8EY
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Southwark
- Pupils on roll
- 1,389 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 26.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next Inspected 9 May 2024
Strengths
- “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.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 13 June 2024 (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) | 63% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 56.3 | 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: 212 first-preference applications, 231 offers in total, 136 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Southwark.
- The Charter School North Dulwich 0.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich 0.7 mi Outstanding
- Harris Academy Peckham 1.0 mi Not judged
- Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich 1.1 mi Outstanding
- The St Thomas the Apostle College 1.3 mi Standards maintained
- Sacred Heart Catholic School 1.3 mi Outstanding
- Ark All Saints Academy 1.6 mi School remains Good
- Kingsdale Foundation School 1.9 mi Outstanding