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The Charter School East Dulwich

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

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corporate_fareTHE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST

location_onLondon, SE22 8EY

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,156

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Attainment 8

56.3

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GCSE Rank

#6 in Southwark

#392 of 3,216 nationally

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The Charter School East Dulwich is a Free schools secondary school in London, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Charter School East Dulwich is a free schools in London, Southwark, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST. The school has approximately 1,344 pupils on roll, of whom 33% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.3, placing the school #6 in Southwark and #392 of 3,216 nationally. 63.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 37.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 25 A-level subjects. 65.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 35.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.34 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.4:1. There are 3 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 7.8 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

56.3

Grade 5+ E&M

63.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)37.7%

Entering EBacc72.00%

EBacc APS5.36

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72.90%

EBacc APS4.88

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc81%

EBacc APS5.14

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS5.35

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc79%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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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

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.34

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

154

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*14.1%

Achieving A*–A35.3%

Achieving A*–B65.8%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate95.5%

A-level subjects offered25

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.01

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

113

Retention rate95.60%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate98.90%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 May 2024

Inspection Report

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03 December 2020

Inspection Report

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16 October 2018

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2018-10-16

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

6.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.8%(64 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 1,344 pupils. During this period, there were 84 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.2%, 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)	1,344	84	6.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,349	127	9.4%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,237	84	6.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,247	129	10.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,254	72	5.7%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,161	41	3.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,156	36	3.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,160	59	5.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	961	29	3.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	962	35	3.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	962	23	2.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	775	43	5.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	777	13	1.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	778	31	4.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	597	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	597	26	4.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	600	26	4.3%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	421	2	0.5%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	420	12	2.9%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	420	15	3.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	239	11	4.6%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	242	12	5.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	240	5	2.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	120	3	2.5%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	121	1	0.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	120	1	0.8%	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 94 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 79 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 77 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 22 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 7 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 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.

88.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

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

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree21%

agree49%

disagree18%

strongly disagree5%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree13%

agree41%

disagree31%

strongly disagree10%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree21%

agree32%

disagree20%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

not applicable17%

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

yes27%

no73%

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

strongly agree21%

agree29%

disagree27%

strongly disagree17%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree30%

agree48%

disagree11%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree47%

disagree12%

strongly disagree2%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree24%

agree46%

disagree18%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree28%

agree62%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree34%

agree56%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree25%

agree46%

disagree15%

strongly disagree5%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes81%

no19%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

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

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The Charter School North Dulwich

The St Thomas the Apostle College

Kingsdale Foundation School

St Michael's Catholic College

Sacred Heart Catholic School

Harris Academy Bermondsey