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.

Lambeth has 14 secondary schools, of which 4 (29%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 9 rated Good — 93% of secondary schools in Lambeth are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Oasis Academy South Bank currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Lambeth follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

14
Total schools
4
Outstanding
29%
Outstanding rate
69.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
37
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Oasis Academy South Bank
Secondary
 Outstanding 78 View school
🥈 La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
Secondary
 Outstanding 71 View school
🥉 The Elms Academy
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
4. Lilian Baylis Technology School
Secondary
 Outstanding 67 View school
5. The Norwood School
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
6. Saint Gabriel's College
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
7. London Nautical, City of London Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 60 View school
8. Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
Secondary
 Outstanding 60 View school
9. Harris Academy Clapham
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
10. Platanos College
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
11. City Heights E-ACT Academy
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
12. The Elmgreen School
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
13. Trinity Academy
Secondary
 Good 51 View school
14. Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
Secondary
 Good 37 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 4 (29%) 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 Oasis Academy South Bank. 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?
29% of secondary schools in Lambeth are rated Outstanding and 64% 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.