The Charter School North Dulwich
The Charter School North Dulwich is a high-performing secondary school located in South London. The school is widely recognised for its strong academic outcomes, excellent teaching standards, and inclusive admissions system.
Unlike traditional grammar schools, The Charter School North Dulwich uses a fair banding admissions system, designed to ensure a balanced intake of pupils across the ability range.
The school is heavily oversubscribed each year and is one of the most sought-after secondary schools in the Dulwich and Herne Hill area.
School Address
The Charter School North Dulwich
Red Post Hill
London
SE24 9JH
Telephone: 020 7346 6600
Website: https://www.charternorthdulwich.org.uk/
History of The Charter School North Dulwich
The Charter School North Dulwich opened in 2000 as part of The Charter Schools Educational Trust.
It was established to provide a high-quality comprehensive education for students in South London, with a strong emphasis on academic achievement, inclusivity, and community engagement.
Since its opening, the school has developed a strong reputation for excellent GCSE and A-Level results, rapid improvement, and outstanding progress outcomes for students across all ability ranges.
The school continues to expand its reputation as one of the leading comprehensive schools in London.
Academic Reputation & Awards
The Charter School North Dulwich is widely regarded as one of the highest-performing comprehensive schools in South London.
The school is recognised for:
- Strong GCSE and A-Level performance
- Excellent student progress scores
- High-quality teaching and learning
- Strong arts, humanities, and STEM provision
- Outstanding enrichment and extracurricular programmes
- Inclusive and supportive learning environment
Students benefit from:
- High academic expectations
- Structured support and intervention programmes
- Wide-ranging enrichment opportunities
- Strong leadership and personal development focus
- Excellent university and sixth form progression pathways
The school is regularly praised by Ofsted for its strong leadership, student outcomes, and inclusive ethos.
GCSE Results
The Charter School North Dulwich consistently achieves strong GCSE results.
Recent performance typically includes:
- High proportions of grades 7–9
- Strong attainment across English, Mathematics, and Science
- Excellent student progress measures
- Results significantly above national averages
The school is recognised for delivering strong outcomes across a wide range of subjects.
A-Level Results
At Sixth Form level, the school continues to achieve strong academic outcomes.
Recent A-Level performance typically includes:
- High percentages of A*–B grades
- Strong university progression rates
- Excellent outcomes across arts, humanities, and sciences
- Regular progression to Russell Group universities
Many students progress to competitive degree courses including Medicine, Law, Engineering, Economics, and the Arts.
Year 7 Admissions Criteria
Admission into Year 7 is based on a Fair Banding Test, rather than a traditional selective entrance exam.
Banding Test
Applicants sit a standardised assessment which typically includes:
- Verbal reasoning
- Non-verbal reasoning
- Cognitive ability assessment tasks
The purpose of the test is to ensure a balanced intake across different ability ranges.
Allocation of Places
Places are allocated based on:
- Banding test results
- Distance from the school
- Looked-after children and pupil premium criteria (where applicable)
- Sibling priority (if applicable under admissions policy)
There is no single pass mark, and selection is not purely academic.
Application Process
Parents must:
- Apply through the Southwark Local Authority admissions system
- Sit the fair banding assessment if required
- Submit school preferences by the national deadline
- Await allocation based on banding and admissions criteria
Due to high demand, entry is highly competitive each year.
Why Parents Choose The Charter School North Dulwich
Parents choose the school because of:
- Strong academic performance
- Excellent GCSE and A-Level results
- Inclusive fair banding admissions system
- High-quality teaching
- Strong pastoral care and student support
- Excellent university progression outcomes
The school is one of the most popular comprehensive schools in South London.
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