Open Free School Secondary Mixed

The Charter School East Dulwich

72j East Dulwich Grove, London, SE22 8EY
Part of: THE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Charter School East Dulwich
London, SE22 8EY
1,344 Pupils
1,680 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
27.20% FSM %
697 Boys
647 Girls
About The Charter School East Dulwich

The Charter School East Dulwich is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in London, Southwark, in the London region of England for pupils aged 11–19. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,344 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,680. Current headteacher: Alison Harbottle.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Southwark
Region London
Administrative District Southwark
Parliamentary Constituency Lewisham West and East Dulwich
Ward Goose Green
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Opened 12-09-2016
UKPRN 10056990
URN 142178
Data Last Updated 26-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Rebecca Kaloo Chair of Local Governing Body 29/03/2022 28/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Melanie Campbell Local Governor 17/07/2024 16/07/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr James Chemirmir Local Governor 01/03/2021 05/01/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Laura Duffell Local Governor 14/03/2023 13/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Marion Hampton Local Governor 30/03/2023 17/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Alison Harbottle Local Governor 01/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Adrian Miller Local Governor 25/05/2023 24/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Veena Natarajan Local Governor 06/12/2023 05/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Thea Piwowar Local Governor 07/07/2024 06/07/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Johnny Rich Local Governor 12/02/2024 11/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Richard Thomas Local Governor 13/12/2022 12/12/2026 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Goose Green Primary and Nursery School
0.36 km • London
Other
Bessemer Grange Primary School
0.44 km • London
Other
Alleyn's School
0.51 km • London
Other
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
0.54 km • London
Other
James Allen's Girls' School
0.6 km • London
Other
The Charter School North Dulwich
0.68 km • London
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Charter School East Dulwich is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in London, Southwark.
The Charter School East Dulwich has 1,344 pupils, with a capacity of 1,680.
The Charter School East Dulwich caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The admissions policy at The Charter School East Dulwich is: Non-selective.
The Head Teacher at The Charter School East Dulwich is Ms Alison Harbottle.
The Charter School East Dulwich is at 72j East Dulwich Grove, London, SE22 8EY, in the Southwark local authority, London.
Sixth form at The Charter School East Dulwich: Has a sixth form.
The Charter School East Dulwich is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Ms Alison Harbottle
72j East Dulwich Grove, London, SE22 8EY
02038732290
www.chartereastdulwich.org.uk
Location
SE22 8EY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142178
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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