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.

120

Total schools

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 63% 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.