Bessemer Grange Primary School vs The Charter School North Dulwich
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 312 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 North Dulwich
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,393 students
| Measure | Bessemer Grange Primary School London, London | The Charter School North Dulwich London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #425 of 1,720 | #65 of 640 |
| National rank | #2500 of 15,697 | #307 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 515 | 1,393 |
| Pupils on roll | 515 | 1,393 |
| Free school meals | 26.8% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 74.6% | 123.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 28% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 65.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 78.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 85.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.07 |
| A level points per entry | – | 43.5 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.thegemfederation.co.uk/bessemer-primary | www.charternorthdulwich.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Charter School North Dulwich scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.7 vs 77.8).
- •The Charter School North Dulwich is the larger school with 1,393 students compared with 515.
- •Bessemer Grange Primary School is a local authority school while The Charter School North 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 North Dulwich?
On the Success Index (England), The Charter School North Dulwich ranks higher (88.7 vs 77.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bessemer Grange Primary School and The Charter School North Dulwich?
About 312 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 North Dulwich: 1,393. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bessemer Grange Primary School and The Charter School North Dulwich rank in London?
Bessemer Grange Primary School is 425th of 1,720 and The Charter School North Dulwich is 65th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).