The Charter School North Dulwich
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Red Post Hill London SE24 9JH |
| Phone | 02073466600 |
| Reference Number | 136298 |
The Charter School North in Dulwich has been rated as outstanding across all inspection categories, reflecting its strong performance in providing high-quality education and fostering exemplary behavior among pupils. This marks the school's first routine inspection since becoming an academy in 2012 and since the COVID-19 pandemic. Leaders are dedicated to ensuring all pupils succeed and have developed a broad and ambitious curriculum that engages a diverse student body. The supportive environment allows pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to thrive.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1330 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.9%
Girls: 49.1% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 93 | 97 | 190 |
| 8 | 95 | 94 | 189 |
| 9 | 107 | 85 | 192 |
| 10 | 110 | 72 | 182 |
| 11 | 99 | 89 | 188 |
| 12 | 103 | 109 | 212 |
| 13 | 70 | 107 | 177 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 50.5% |
| White, Other | 8.6% |
| African | 8.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.8% |
| Caribbean | 4.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.9% |
| White & Asian | 3.6% |
| Unclassified | 2.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.4% |
| Irish | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 07 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 22 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as The Charter School | |
| 22 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
| 10 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum.
- High academic standards maintained by leadership.
- Pupils are polite, respectful, and exhibit exemplary behavior.
- Broad range of extracurricular activities fostering character development.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND.
- Sixth-form students serve as positive role models.
- Effective safeguarding policies and procedures.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 65 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 78.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 85% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 43.61 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 43.82 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B+ | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 36.5% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 280 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 231 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 444 | 35 |
Previous Years
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