The Charter School North Dulwich, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs to achieve highly and thrive personally. Teachers deliver high-quality lessons with expert knowledge, and the sixth form is particularly impressive, preparing students exceptionally well for ambitious futures. The school creates a warm, nurturing community where pupils develop not just academic excellence but also important life skills and resilience.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional support for disadvantaged pupils through the 'disadvantaged first' policy and 'excellence programme'
- Highly effective inclusion practices with excellent outcomes for pupils with SEND
- Consistently high teaching quality with strong academic results well above national averages
- Exceptional sixth form with impressive student outcomes and inclusive practices
- Strong pastoral care, mentoring programmes and personal development opportunities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Music lessons and international performances, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, fantasy role-playing games, culture days, mentoring programmes, reading volunteer opportunities
The Charter School North Dulwich is an exceptional school that places disadvantaged pupils at the heart of everything it does. Leaders and staff are committed to excellence and inclusion, with outstanding results across all areas.
At a Glance
20.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.4
Avg class size
54
Total classes
14 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
123%
Over capacity
1,393 pupils
1,130 capacity
263 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Southwark
Places available
3,440
Applications
2,545
Got 1st preference
71.7%
Got preferred school
95.0%
Secondary admissions across Southwark (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.41595%
Overall absence
13.97289%
Persistent absence
959
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Charter School North Dulwich
Bessemer Grange Primary School
Judith Kerr Primary School
Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
Jessop Primary School
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Goose Green Primary and Nursery School
Grove Primary School
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
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