Bessemer Grange Primary School vs The Charter School East Dulwich
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 438 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessemer Grange Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
515 students
The Charter School East Dulwich
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,389 students
| Measure | Bessemer Grange Primary School London, London | The Charter School East Dulwich London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #425 of 1,720 | #151 of 640 |
| National rank | #2500 of 15,697 | #704 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 515 | 1,389 |
| Pupils on roll | 515 | 1,389 |
| Free school meals | 26.8% | 28.4% |
| Capacity filled | 74.6% | 82.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 28% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 56.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 63.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.36 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.7 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.thegemfederation.co.uk/bessemer-primary | www.chartereastdulwich.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (77.8 vs 77.5).
- •The Charter School East Dulwich is the larger school with 1,389 students compared with 515.
- •Bessemer Grange Primary School is a local authority school while The Charter School East Dulwich is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bessemer Grange Primary School better than The Charter School East Dulwich?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bessemer Grange Primary School and The Charter School East Dulwich?
About 438 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bessemer Grange Primary School: 515. The Charter School East Dulwich: 1,389. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bessemer Grange Primary School and The Charter School East Dulwich rank in London?
Bessemer Grange Primary School is 425th of 1,720 and The Charter School East Dulwich is 151st of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).