The Charter School North Dulwich is a secondary school in London, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Charter School North Dulwich currently has around 1330 pupils on roll, which is about 118% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.9% boys and 49.1% girls. Around 20.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (50.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 71% who stay in school sixth forms and 17% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Red Post Hill, London, SE24 9JH |
| Website: | www.charternorthdulwich.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 02073466600 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Southwark |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Mark Pain |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136298 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/06/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1130 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1330 |
| Number of Boys: | 677 |
| Number of Girls: | 653 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 50.50% | 672 |
| Other White | 8.60% | 114 |
| African | 8.30% | 111 |
| Other Mixed | 6.80% | 90 |
| Caribbean | 4.70% | 62 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.90% | 52 |
| White and Asian | 3.60% | 48 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.90% | 39 |
| Unclassified | 2.60% | 35 |
| White and Black African | 2.40% | 32 |
| Irish | 1.40% | 19 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 14 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 13 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 9 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 5 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,921 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer Grange Junior School Dylways , SE5 8HP | - not rated | 340 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessemer Grange Infants' School Dylways , Denmark Hill Estate SE5 8HP | - not rated | 340 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessemer Grange Primary School Dylways , SE5 8HP | 3out of 4 | 340 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Judith Kerr Primary School 62-68 Half Moon Lane , Herne Hill SE24 9JE | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School Dulwich Village , SE21 7BU | 4out of 4 | 555 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich High School for Boys Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Charter School Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School East Dulwich Jarvis Road , East Dulwich SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,291 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,994 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,996 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Allen's Girls' School East Dulwich Grove , SE22 8TE | - not rated | 329 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Alleyn's School Townley Road , Dulwich SE22 8SU | - not rated | 585 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 756 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Small School 14 Derwent Grove , East Dulwich SE22 8EA | - not rated | 938 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Hope Christian Academy 31 East Dulwich Grove , SE22 8PW | - not rated | 994 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.