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The Charter School Bermondsey Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Charter School Bermondsey is a free s secondary school in London, Southwark , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 470 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

470

Pupils

600

Capacity

78%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

The Charter School Bermondsey Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Charter School Bermondsey?

The catchment area for The Charter School Bermondsey is the geographic zone Southwark uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Southwark publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at The Charter School Bermondsey are allocated by Southwark using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Southwark before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Southwark catchment area documents →

The Charter School Bermondsey: 600 places, 78% filled: places available

The Charter School Bermondsey has a published admission number of 600 places. 470 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 600 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 53.7% of pupils at The Charter School Bermondsey are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Southwark publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Southwark school admissions →

The Charter School Bermondsey: School Information

Full address
Keeton's Road, London, SE16 4EE
Local authority
Southwark
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
53.7% of pupils
DfE URN
139587

Other Secondary Schools in London

If The Charter School Bermondsey is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to The Charter School Bermondsey by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Charter School Bermondsey

What is the catchment area for The Charter School Bermondsey?

The catchment area for The Charter School Bermondsey is the geographic zone Southwark uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Southwark publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Charter School Bermondsey oversubscribed?

The Charter School Bermondsey has a capacity of 600 places and currently has 470 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Southwark.

What is the admissions policy for The Charter School Bermondsey?

Admission to The Charter School Bermondsey is managed by Southwark. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The Charter School Bermondsey cover?

The Charter School Bermondsey is a secondary school in London, Southwark, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Charter School Bermondsey?

The Charter School Bermondsey was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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