Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Southwark 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 119 schools across Southwark. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Southwark has 119 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 106 with a published Ofsted inspection, 30 (28%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 96% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Southwark follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

119
Total schools
30
Outstanding (historic grade)
28%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
69.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
43.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
Primary
 Outstanding 96 View school
2. Redriff Primary, City of London Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
3. Kingsdale Foundation School
Secondary
 Outstanding 92 View school
4. The St Thomas the Apostle College
Secondary
 Outstanding 92 View school
5. Sacred Heart Catholic School
Secondary
 Outstanding 91 View school
6. Charles Dickens Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
7. Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
8. The Charter School North Dulwich
Secondary
 Outstanding 86 View school
9. St Michael's Catholic College
Secondary
 Outstanding 86 View school
10. Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
11. Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
12. Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich
Secondary
 Outstanding 85 View school
13. Angel Oak Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
14. Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
Primary
 Good 84 View school
15. Phoenix Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
16. Boutcher Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
17. Harris Academy Bermondsey
Secondary
 Outstanding 83 View school
18. Judith Kerr Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
19. Ilderton Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 79 View school
20. English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Southwark?
There are 119 open primary & secondary schools in Southwark (closed schools are excluded). 30 of the 106 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary & secondary schools in Southwark?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in Southwark is The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Southwark?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Southwark?
Primary and secondary applications in Southwark are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Southwark council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.