Natural landmarks · London
The Charter School
The Charter School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Charter School is a school heritage located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Place summary
The Charter School is located in London. It is an educational institution known for its innovative approach to learning. The school has received recognition for its academic performance and community involvement.
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Background
History
The Charter School was born out of a need for a good state secondary school for Dulwich, due in part to the high concentration of private schools in the area (James Allen's Girls' School, or JAGS; Alleyns; and Dulwich College).. The name of the school was taken from the "Parents Charter" introduced by the Government in 1991 to extend parental choice and raise standards. The school is on Red Post Hill next to North Dulwich railway station and nearby Herne Hill. The site was formerly occupied by Dulwich High School for Boys, rebranded in 1999 from William Penn Secondary School. The old buildings were renovated and a sports hall and ball courts were constructed. The Charter School opened in…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4564, -0.0893
- District
- Southwark
- Parish
- Southwark, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE24 9JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dulwich and West Norwood
- Established
- 2000
- Official site
- charternorthdulwich.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7722218 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Charter School North Dulwich (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Charter School?
- The Charter School is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE24 9JH), in the parish of Southwark, unparished area.
- When was The Charter School built?
- Built or established in 2000.
- Is The Charter School free to visit?
- Yes, The Charter School is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Charter School?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SE24 9JH. It sits within the Dulwich and West Norwood parliamentary constituency.