The Charter School East Dulwich
URN: 142178 • London SE22 8RB
Overview
- Name
- The Charter School East Dulwich
- URN
- 142178
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Harbottle (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 02038732290
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Jarvis Road, London SE22 8RB
Summary
The Charter School East Dulwich is a mixed secondary free school located in Southwark, London, with a current enrolment of 1,344 students and a capacity of 1,680. Established in 2016, the school serves the communities of East Dulwich and South Camberwell, offering an inclusive and academically rigorous environment. The school is part of The Charter Schools Educational Trust and has quickly become one of the most oversubscribed new schools in the country.
The curriculum at The Charter School East Dulwich focuses on academic excellence, with students consistently achieving GCSE and A Level results above the national average. The school promotes a holistic educational experience through its unique programme, which encourages leadership development, career exploration, cultural engagement, and strong community connections.
Parents can engage with the school through various events, including welcome evenings and achievement ceremonies, fostering a strong sense of community. The school prioritises student well-being and personal growth, ensuring that all pupils feel they belong and are supported in their educational journey.
The curriculum at The Charter School East Dulwich focuses on academic excellence, with students consistently achieving GCSE and A Level results above the national average. The school promotes a holistic educational experience through its unique programme, which encourages leadership development, career exploration, cultural engagement, and strong community connections.
Parents can engage with the school through various events, including welcome evenings and achievement ceremonies, fostering a strong sense of community. The school prioritises student well-being and personal growth, ensuring that all pupils feel they belong and are supported in their educational journey.
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- School Calendar (calendar)
- Friends of the Charter School East Dulwich (calendar)
- Privacy policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
Key details
- LA
- Southwark
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Capacity
- 1680
- Pupils
- 1344
- Boys
- 697
- Girls
- 647
- FSM %
- 27.20
- Open date
- 2016-09-12
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1344 | 697 | 647 | 1680 | 27.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1247 | 630 | 617 | 1680 | 24.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 962 | 503 | 459 | 1680 | 23.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 962 | 503 | 459 | 1680 | 23.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 777 | 417 | 360 | 1680 | 26.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 597 | 306 | 291 | 1680 | 22.60 |
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