School insights
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SEND
The accessibility plan aims to increase curriculum participation, improve the physical environment and improve accessible information for pupils with disabilities.
“- Increase the extent to which pupils with disabilities can participate in the curriculum. - Improve the physical environment of the school to enable pupils with disabilities to take better advantage of education, benefits, facilities, and services provided. - Improve the availability of accessible information to pupils with disabilities.”
An Assistant Headteacher serves as SENDCo and whole-school and Year 10 SEND lead.
“Assistant Headteacher SENDCo, Whole School & Year 10 SEND Lead”
Pastoral
Ms Anna Pitts is the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead.
“Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Ms Anna Pitts , and our Safeguarding Link Governor is Ms Helen Galley ( Contact via the Head of Governance: svarcoe@tcset.org.uk)”
The trust commits to providing a safe and secure environment across its schools.
“The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for children, staff and visitors at all schools, including The Charter School North Dulwich.”
Subject strengths
Exceptional outcomes were reported in creative and performing arts subjects, including Art, Drama, Food Technology and Music.
“Exceptional outcomes were also achieved in the creative and performing arts, including outstanding progress and attainment in Art, Drama, Food Technology and Music.”
The school reported A*/B achievement rates across numerous subjects, ranging from 70% to 100%.
“There were significant achievements across a range of subjects at A\*/B grade: Maths 78%, English 88%, History 70%, Biology 70%, Chemistry 71%, Economics 81%, Geography 82%, Sociology 78%, Art 76%, EPQ 100%, French 100%, Government and Politics 73%, Spanish 71%.”
Class size
Average lesson class sizes across the school are between 30 and 32 pupils.
“Our lessons are led by a teacher with average class sizes of between 30 and 32 pupils.”
Enrichment
The school considers enrichment and education beyond the classroom important.
“At the Charter School North Dulwich, we believe in the importance of enrichment and education beyond the classroom.”
A broad range of clubs is offered to all year groups, including sports, art, languages, drama and orchestra.
“This year, we continue to offer a broad range of clubs for all year groups including, football, art, languages, netball, drama and orchestra.”
Ethos
The trust promotes open reporting of concerns about safety and wellbeing.
“The Trust promotes a culture where everyone feels confident about sharing any and all concerns they may have about their own safety and wellbeing or the safety and wellbeing of others.”
The school's goal is for all students to develop knowledge, skills and character for happiness and success in higher education or an inspiring career pathway.
“Our goal at The Charter School North Dulwich is a simple one: to enable all students to develop the knowledge, skills, and character to be happy in life and be successful in higher education or the inspiring career pathway of their choice.”
Sixth form
The Key Stage 5 curriculum serves Years 12 and 13.
“The Key Stage 5 curriculum is followed by Years 12 – 13.”
Key Stage 5 provides a structured, challenging programme supporting development and progression to university or a career.
“It is designed to provide students with a structured and challenging learning programme that supports their development and progression to university or pursue a career.”
Admissions
Applicants complete an application form online.
“Complete an application form online (scroll to the bottom of the page and click ‘Apply Now’)”
The 2025 open evening took place on 5 November from 4:30pm to 7:00pm.
“Open Evening 2025 took place on 5th of November 4:30pm to 7:00pm.”
Destinations
The vast majority were expected to progress to their first-choice university or college, including Oxbridge, Medical School and Veterinary School.
“It is expected that the vast majority of students will progress to their first choice of university or college for further study, including students heading to Oxbridge, Medical School and Veterinary School.”
88% of the year group gained a place at their first-choice university or art foundation course.
“88% of the year group have gained places on their first choice of university or art foundation course.”
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