The Charter School East Dulwich

About The Charter School East Dulwich

The Charter School East Dulwich is a free school in Southwark, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 1,344 pupils on roll. It is part of THE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 55.3 (2025/26). 26.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Southwark →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,344 / 1,680 (80%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

72J East Dulwich Grove, Southwark, Southwark, SE22 8EY

Phone

02038732290

Head Teacher

Alison Harbottle

Website

www.chartereastdulwich.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Charter School East Dulwich?

The Charter School East Dulwich is a free school in Southwark, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does The Charter School East Dulwich have?

The Charter School East Dulwich has 1,344 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Charter School East Dulwich perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Charter School East Dulwich achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 55.3 in 2025/26.

Is The Charter School East Dulwich part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Charter School East Dulwich is part of THE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is The Charter School East Dulwich?

The Charter School East Dulwich is located at 72J East Dulwich Grove, Southwark, Southwark, SE22 8EY.