The Charter School Bermondsey, London

In its own words: "We are located just a 3-minute walk from Bermondsey station, in a modern mixed secondary school that opened in September 2013 to provide outstanding education for local families."

From the headteacher's welcome: "In a relatively short time, we've become a trusted choice for local families - known for strong academic teaching, a rich programme of creative, sporting and community opportunities, and the kind of pastoral care that's only possible when a school genuinely knows every student."

In 2026, pupils at The Charter School Bermondsey averaged an Attainment 8 score of 43.9, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 50.7 in Southwark and 47 across England.

44% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 53% in Southwark and 47% in England.

That is up from 40.9 in 2025.

Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was 0.08: pupils made about average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.

Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 40.8, against 52.6 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 11.8 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 17 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, Geography and Sports Studies.

For September 2026 entry, 80 families put The Charter School Bermondsey as their first choice and 306 named it as one of their preferences, for 110 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state secondary schools to The Charter School Bermondsey are St Michael's Catholic College (0.3 miles, Attainment 8 58.7); Harris Academy Bermondsey (0.4 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 54.2); City of London Academy (Southwark) (0.6 miles, Good, Attainment 8 49); and Mulberry Academy London Dock (0.9 miles).

Each of them had higher 2026 results than The Charter School Bermondsey.

The Charter School Bermondsey is one of 9 schools run by The Charter Schools Educational Trust, an academy trust.

Of the 71 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 89% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 52% to a further education college and 3% into work.

54.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 152 pupils (30.6%) received SEN support and 36 (7.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

The nearest Underground station is Bermondsey Underground Station, about 150 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kirby Estate, 170 metres away.

In 2024/25, The Charter School Bermondsey issued 110 suspensions, 23.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The primary schools closest to The Charter School Bermondsey are Riverside Primary School (0.2 miles), St James' Church of England Primary School (0.2 miles), Southwark Park Primary School (0.3 miles) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.