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The Charter School Bermondsey

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Marcus Huntley

corporate_fareTHE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST

location_onLondon, SE16 4EE

language Visit Website phone 2035426506

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

405

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Attainment 8

40.9

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GCSE Rank

#19 in Southwark

#2,429 of 3,216 nationally

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The Charter School Bermondsey is a Free schools secondary school in London, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Charter School Bermondsey is a free schools in London, Southwark, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of THE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST. The school has approximately 470 pupils on roll, of whom 64% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.9, placing the school #19 in Southwark and #2,429 of 3,216 nationally. 32.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 11.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

40.9

Grade 5+ E&M

32.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)11.3%

Entering EBacc76.30%

EBacc APS3.8

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc85.90%

EBacc APS4.27

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78%

EBacc APS4.14

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.47

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc75%

EBacc APS3.86

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc76%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc86%

EBacc APS4.11

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.53

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc76%

EBacc APS3.53

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

16 November 2022

Inspection Report

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17 May 2017

Inspection Report

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22 January 2016

Inspection Report

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20 May 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-05-17

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2016-01-22

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-05-20

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.1%(24 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 470 pupils. During this period, there were 31 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	470	31	6.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	476	46	9.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	440	44	10.0%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	440	36	8.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	443	24	5.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	401	16	4.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	405	15	3.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	405	24	5.9%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	390	14	3.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	386	25	6.5%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	390	15	3.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	363	16	4.4%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	367	5	1.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	370	25	6.8%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	391	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	391	19	4.9%	3.2%	3
2019/20 (Autumn term)	398	35	8.8%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	376	13	3.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	373	27	7.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	376	47	12.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	322	56	17.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	331	37	11.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	343	37	10.8%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	259	49	18.9%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	270	32	11.9%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	281	28	10.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 49 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 40 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 30 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 14 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 14 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 9 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

70.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

77.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

26.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree33%

agree40%

disagree19%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree38%

agree29%

disagree19%

strongly disagree9%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree31%

agree17%

disagree14%

strongly disagree17%

don't know3%

not applicable17%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes34%

no66%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree25%

agree30%

disagree10%

strongly disagree35%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree48%

agree40%

disagree3%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree38%

disagree12%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree40%

agree34%

disagree16%

strongly disagree9%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree34%

agree47%

disagree5%

strongly disagree7%

don't know7%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree47%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree34%

agree29%

disagree17%

strongly disagree14%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes69%

no31%

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Kingsdale Foundation School

Outstanding

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St Michael's Catholic College

Outstanding

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Sacred Heart Catholic School

Outstanding

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The Charter School East Dulwich

Good

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Southwark

The Charter School North Dulwich

The St Thomas the Apostle College

Kingsdale Foundation School

St Michael's Catholic College

Sacred Heart Catholic School

The Charter School East Dulwich