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The Charter School East Dulwich Catchment Area

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

The Charter School East Dulwich is a free s secondary school in London, Southwark , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 1344 pupils, and a capacity of 1680 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-19

Age range

1,344

Pupils

1,680

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

The Charter School East Dulwich Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Charter School East Dulwich?

The catchment area for The Charter School East Dulwich 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 East Dulwich 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 East Dulwich: 1680 places, 80% filled: places available

The Charter School East Dulwich has a published admission number of 1680 places. 1344 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1680 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. 27.2% of pupils at The Charter School East Dulwich are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Southwark.

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 East Dulwich: School Information

Full address
72j East Dulwich Grove, London, SE22 8EY
Local authority
Southwark
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
27.2% of pupils
DfE URN
142178

Other Secondary Schools in London

If The Charter School East Dulwich 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 East Dulwich 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 East Dulwich

What is the catchment area for The Charter School East Dulwich?

The catchment area for The Charter School East Dulwich 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 East Dulwich oversubscribed?

The Charter School East Dulwich has a capacity of 1680 places and currently has 1344 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Southwark.

What is the admissions policy for The Charter School East Dulwich?

Admission to The Charter School East Dulwich 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 East Dulwich cover?

The Charter School East Dulwich is a secondary school in London, Southwark, serving pupils aged 11-19. 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 East Dulwich?

The Charter School East Dulwich was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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