Charles Dickens Primary School
URN: 100781 • London SE1 1AF
Overview
- Name
- Charles Dickens Primary School
- URN
- 100781
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 75.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Cassandra Buchanan (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Toulmin Street, London SE1 1AF
Summary
Charles Dickens Primary School is a mixed foundation school located in Southwark, London, with a current enrolment of 483 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering academic excellence, creativity, and social intelligence, providing a knowledge-rich curriculum that is reflective of its multicultural community. The curriculum is designed by subject specialists to ensure that students develop a comprehensive understanding of various subjects, preparing them for future educational stages.
In addition to a strong academic focus, the school places significant emphasis on the creative arts, offering robust programmes in music, art, drama, and dance. These subjects are integrated into the curriculum, allowing students to explore their creative potential through various performances and exhibitions throughout the year.
The school also prioritises the emotional and social well-being of its students, implementing a wellbeing curriculum that supports mental health and emotional intelligence. With a dedicated pastoral team, Charles Dickens Primary School aims to equip children with the skills and confidence needed to thrive both in school and beyond.
In addition to a strong academic focus, the school places significant emphasis on the creative arts, offering robust programmes in music, art, drama, and dance. These subjects are integrated into the curriculum, allowing students to explore their creative potential through various performances and exhibitions throughout the year.
The school also prioritises the emotional and social well-being of its students, implementing a wellbeing curriculum that supports mental health and emotional intelligence. With a dedicated pastoral team, Charles Dickens Primary School aims to equip children with the skills and confidence needed to thrive both in school and beyond.
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Nearby alternatives
- Elmhurst Primary School (82.7)
- Fielding Primary School (82.3)
- Wimbledon Park Primary School (81.4)
- Coleridge Primary School (80.5)
- Yerbury Primary School (80.5)
Key details
- LA
- Southwark
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 483
- Boys
- 272
- Girls
- 211
- FSM %
- 29.80
- Open date
- Close date
- 2020-06-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 483 | 272 | 211 | 420 | 29.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 483 | 272 | 211 | 420 | 29.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 483 | 272 | 211 | 420 | 29.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 483 | 272 | 211 | 420 | 29.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 483 | 272 | 211 | 420 | 29.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 483 | 272 | 211 | 420 | 29.80 |
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