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Charles Dickens Primary School

Toulmin Street, London, SE1 1AF
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Charles Dickens Primary School
London, SE1 1AF
479 Pupils
420 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
42.60% FSM %
245 Boys
234 Girls
About Charles Dickens Primary School

Charles Dickens Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Southwark, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 479 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Michael Eggleton.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Southwark or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Southwark
Region London
Administrative District Southwark
Parliamentary Constituency Bermondsey and Old Southwark
Ward Borough & Bankside
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Opened 01-07-2020
UKPRN 10086305
URN 148012
Data Last Updated 29-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Paola Wilson Chair of Local Governing Body 15/09/2021 14/09/2025 Elected by parents
Robert Beveridge Local Governor 06/06/2023 05/06/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Lee Brady Local Governor 28/03/2024 27/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Emily Doyland Local Governor 18/07/2025 17/07/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Michael Eggleton Local Governor 01/07/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Andrew Hearn Local Governor 18/07/2025 17/07/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Diane Keefe Local Governor 12/03/2025 11/03/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Tim Kipps Local Governor 23/07/2021 22/07/2025 Elected by parents
Deborah Lipszyc Local Governor 03/02/2025 02/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Efua Mercer Local Governor 18/07/2025 17/07/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Aggie Mesmain Local Governor 19/07/2022 18/07/2026 Elected by school staff
Dhruv Parekh Local Governor 12/02/2025 11/02/2029 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Haberdashers' Borough Academy
0.14 km • London
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The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
0.26 km • LONDON
Other
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
0.31 km • London
Other
London Christian School
0.36 km • London
Other
London South Bank University
0.47 km • London
Other
Friars Primary Foundation School
0.48 km • London
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Charles Dickens Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in London, Southwark.
Charles Dickens Primary School has 479 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Charles Dickens Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Charles Dickens Primary School is Mr Michael Eggleton.
Charles Dickens Primary School is at Toulmin Street, London, SE1 1AF, in the Southwark local authority, London.
Sixth form at Charles Dickens Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Charles Dickens Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Michael Eggleton
Toulmin Street, London, SE1 1AF
02074071769
www.charlesdickens.southwark.sch.uk/
Location
SE1 1AF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148012
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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