Best Secondary Schools in Lambeth 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 14 schools across Lambeth. Updated with 2025–26 data.

14
Total schools
5
Outstanding
36%
Outstanding rate
69.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
37
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
Secondary
 Outstanding 81 View school
🥈 Oasis Academy South Bank
Secondary
 Outstanding 72 View school
🥉 La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
Secondary
 Outstanding 68 View school
4. The Elms Academy
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
5. Lilian Baylis Technology School
Secondary
 Outstanding 65 View school
6. The Norwood School
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
7. Saint Gabriel's College
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
8. Platanos College
Secondary
 Outstanding 52 View school
9. Trinity Academy
Secondary
 Good 51 View school
10. The Elmgreen School
Secondary
 Good 47 View school
11. City Heights E-ACT Academy
Secondary
 Good 43 View school
12. Harris Academy Clapham
Secondary
 Good 33 View school
13. Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
Secondary
 Good 33 View school
14. London Nautical, City of London Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 15 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Lambeth?
There are 14 secondary schools in Lambeth, of which 5 (36%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Lambeth?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Lambeth is Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Lambeth?
Primary and secondary school applications in Lambeth are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Lambeth council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Lambeth?
36% of secondary schools in Lambeth are rated Outstanding and 57% are rated Good. 82.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.