Best Primary Schools in Southwark 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 66 schools across Southwark. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

27%

Outstanding rate

69.2%

Avg KS2 SATs

43.9

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
🥈	Redriff Primary, City of London Academy Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
🥉	Phoenix Primary School Primary	Outstanding	80	View school
4.	Riverside Primary School Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
5.	Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich Primary	Outstanding	78	View school
6.	Ilderton Primary School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
7.	Charles Dickens Primary School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
8.	Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough Primary	Good	76	View school
9.	Angel Oak Academy Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
10.	Dulwich Hamlet Junior School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
11.	John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes Primary	Outstanding	73	View school
12.	St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	72	View school
13.	Surrey Square Primary School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
14.	Boutcher Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	71	View school
15.	Crampton Primary Primary	Outstanding	71	View school
16.	Albion Primary School Primary	Outstanding	71	View school
17.	English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	71	View school
18.	Bessemer Grange Primary School Primary	Good	70	View school
19.	Judith Kerr Primary School Primary	Good	70	View school
20.	Southwark Park Primary School Primary	Good	69	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Southwark?

There are 66 primary schools in Southwark, of which 18 (27%) 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 The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie. 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?

27% of primary schools in Southwark are rated Outstanding and 68% 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.