The Charter School Bermondsey
London, SE16 4EE · Southwark · secondary school
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16th of 19 secondary schools in Southwark we can score, 20 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.3/10 against 247 of them, against 4.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 44.0 · 47 | 30% | 1.42 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.08 · 56 | 25% | 1.39 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.9 · 39 | 10% | 0.39 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Charter School Bermondsey overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 32.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.08 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join MiSST, Student Leadership, and Reading Buddies clubs, participate in ensemble work, and attend work experience, employer encounters, and university visits. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 497 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current Attainment 8 and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming for university, given the recent visits? How does the after-school club integrate with the academic curriculum?
What Ofsted said about The Charter School Bermondsey
Overview
Compass School Southwark continues to be a good school, providing a "calm and well-ordered environment" where pupils feel safe. Leaders are "ambitious for all pupils," delivering a carefully sequenced curriculum with strong subject knowledge and extensive enrichment opportunities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and balanced," with content "carefully sequenced" and broken into manageable chunks.
- Teachers "know their pupils well" and regularly check for understanding to quickly rectify misconceptions.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported to follow the "same ambitious curriculum as their peers."
- Reading is prioritised, with pupils who need help being "quickly identified and supported to catch up quickly."
- Behaviour is high quality; bullying is "rare," and pupils are taught to keep themselves safe, including online.
Areas to improve
- Strategies designed to revisit and embed previous learning are "not implemented effectively," meaning pupils sometimes do not remember previously covered content. Leaders should develop classroom practice so that teaching activities help pupils embed prior learning in their long-term memory more effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff are vigilant and concerns are acted upon in a timely way.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.6 |
| 2024/25 | 40.9 |
| 2025/26 | 43.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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