Toulmin Street, Southwark, London SE1 1AF
10 simple reasons to choose Charles Dickens Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Southwark.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two and a half classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Charles Dickens Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 76.
One of the best state primary schools in Southwark and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 0.5 miles. One of the 5 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Southwark LEA.
On average, 24.1 pupils per class and 21.2 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 4% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects. UNICEF Rights Respecting School Gold accreditation. School participates in the Eco Schools programme; Green Flag status.
In the top 7% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French, Mandarin. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art, music and dance are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT and drama are integrated into other subjects. Two choirs, an orchestra and some instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2019.
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Independent Prep Schools
London Christian School (0.3 miles); St Paul's Cathedral School (1.1 miles); Fairley House School, Juniors (1.1 miles).
State Primary Schools
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overy, Southwark (0.2 miles); Boutcher Church of England Primary School (1.2 miles); St Joseph's Primary School, Bermondsey (1.3 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
DLD College London (0.9 miles); City of London School (1 mile); City of London School for Girls (1.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
Ark Globe Academy (0.6 miles); St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School (0.7 miles); Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School (0.7 miles).