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.

Southwark has 66 primary schools, of which 15 (23%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 51 rated Good — 100% of primary schools in Southwark are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 4 schools in Southwark. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

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.

66
Total schools
15
Outstanding
23%
Outstanding rate
69.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
43.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
4. Charles Dickens Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
5. Angel Oak Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
6. Redriff Primary, City of London Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
7. Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
8. Boutcher Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
9. Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
10. Surrey Square Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
11. Judith Kerr Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
12. Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
13. John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
14. Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
Primary
 Good 82 View school
15. St Joseph's Catholic Infants School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. The Belham Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Bessemer Grange Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
19. Crampton Primary
Primary
 Outstanding 79 View school
20. English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 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 15 (23%) 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 Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School. 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?
23% of primary schools in Southwark are rated Outstanding and 77% 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.