Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Southwark 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 120 schools across Southwark. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Southwark has 120 primary & secondary schools, of which 30 (25%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 73 rated Good — 86% of primary & secondary schools in Southwark are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Southwark 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.

120
Total schools
30
Outstanding
25%
Outstanding rate
69.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
43.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Herne Hill School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
4. Evelina Hospital School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. Tuke School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
6. Cherry Garden School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
7. The Villa
Not applicable
 Good 95 View school
8. London Christian School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
9. Arco Academy
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
10. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
11. Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
12. The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
13. Charles Dickens Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
14. Angel Oak Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
15. Redriff Primary, City of London Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
16. Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
17. The Charter School North Dulwich
Secondary
 Outstanding 91 View school
18. Boutcher Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
19. Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
20. The St Thomas the Apostle College
Secondary
 Outstanding 87 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Southwark?
There are 120 primary & secondary schools in Southwark, of which 30 (25%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Southwark?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Southwark is Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Southwark?
Primary and secondary school applications in Southwark are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Southwark council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Southwark?
25% of primary & secondary schools in Southwark are rated Outstanding and 61% are rated Good. 84.2% 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.