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Admissions

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We're thrilled that you're exploring Charter School East Dulwich for the next step in your child's education.

Our aim is to ensure that the admissions journey is as straight forward as possible for you and your family. If at any point you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact the admissions team here

We are an inclusive, dynamic and academically rigorous secondary school serving the vibrant communities of East Dulwich and South Camberwell. Our school opened in 2016 and we are one of the most oversubscribed new schools in the country. Explore you next steps below.

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Come and see us!

If you would like to request a school tour, please contact us at admissions@chartereastdulwich.org.uk .

How to apply

Open Evening for our Year 7 September 2025 admissions has now passed. If you would like to request a school tour, please contact us at admissions@chartereastdulwich.org.uk .

Anyone wishing to apply for a Year 7 place at The Charter School East Dulwich must complete the following:

 

Common Application Form HERE

The deadline for Year 7 applications for September 2025 is 31 October 2024.

Key Dates

1st September
Apply from
31st
October
Closing date
1st March
National Offer Day
15th
March
Confirm your place with Southwark
May &
June
Appeal hearings

Year 7 Entry

Offers will be made to parents/carers by the LA of residence on 1 March 2025. Offer letters will be emailed to parents/carers who applied on time and parent/carers can also check on online on the evening of Offer Day through the Admissions portal.

 

Your child's offer will be automatically accepted if you're a Southwark resident. All offers must be accepted by parents/carers in March 2025.

 

If parents/carers are refusing a place at a Southwark school, they must notify the LA and the school directly in March 2025.

In Year Admissions

If your child is currently attending a Southwark school, and you plan to apply for a place at The Charter School East Dulwich, you must complete and submit Southwark Council’s in-year application form.

Please click here to complete the In Year Application Form for pupils attending a Southwark School only. On receipt of your application you will be notified of the outcome in writing within 15 school days.

1. Transferring your child from one Southwark school toThe Charter School East Dulwich.

If your child is currently attending a Southwark school, and you plan to apply for a place at The Charter School East Dulwich, you must complete and submit Southwark Council’s in-year application form.

Please click here to complete the In Year Application Form for pupils attending a Southwark School only.

On receipt of your application you will be notified of the outcome in writing within 15 school days.

2. Making a new in-year application to any Southwark school, including The Charter School East Dulwich

 

If your child is currently not attending a Southwark school (new arrivals into the borough and overseas applicants), and you'd like to apply for an in-year place at The Charter SchoolEast Dulwich, you must complete and submit Southwark Council’s in-year application form.

Please click here Citizen Portal - Sign in (southwark.gov.uk)

For more information on in-year admissions, please visit: In year admissions - Southwark Council  

Year 12 Admissions

Admission to Year 12 at The Charter School East Dulwich Sixth Form is a separate and distinct point of entry. Entry to The Charter School East Dulwich Sixth Form is by application during Year 11 no later than the application deadline. For September 2023 entry, this deadline was 16th December 2022.

This applies to students in Year 11 at The Charter School East Dulwich and students who apply in Year 11 from other schools.

Details of when our next Sixth Form Open Day will be released shortly.

You can find out more about Year 12 admissions and apply online by visiting our Sixth Form page.

Students with a Statement of Special Educational Needs

The arrangements for finding a secondary school place for a child with a statement of special educational needs (SEN) are different to those for children without a statement. It is the responsibility of the Southwark Council’s special educational needs team to consult with parents of children with statements and with schools to agree a suitable placement.

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Frequently asked questions

This is one of the most frequently asked questions. The answer is no. We are a community school serving the needs of the local community. Our admissions policy outlines criteria for admissions but after Looked after children, children with siblings, children with exceptional medical, psychological or social needs and children of permanent staff, we take children who live nearest to the school. For full details please consult our Admissions Policy.

It is very difficult to assess the furthest distance in advance as we never know how many people will apply and under what criteria.  

The furthest distance we offered a place for our year 7 September 2023 was 1396 meters.

As of the 1st September 2024 the furthest distance we have offered a place for September 2024 intake is currently at 1700m.

Please take the opportunity to have a look around our website which contains a wealth of information about the school.

For possible tours, please email admissions@chartereastdulwich.org.uk

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To explore how we support special educational needs at Charter East, visit out SEND page here.

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