Best Secondary Schools in Southwark 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 19 schools across Southwark. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

53%

Outstanding rate

69.2%

Avg KS2 SATs

43.9

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	The St Thomas the Apostle College Secondary	Outstanding	81	View school
🥈	Kingsdale Foundation School Secondary	Outstanding	81	View school
🥉	The Charter School North Dulwich Secondary	Outstanding	80	View school
4.	St Michael's Catholic College Secondary	Outstanding	80	View school
5.	Sacred Heart Catholic School Secondary	Outstanding	78	View school
6.	St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School Secondary	Outstanding	69	View school
7.	Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Secondary	Outstanding	67	View school
8.	Harris Academy Bermondsey Secondary	Outstanding	66	View school
9.	Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Secondary	Outstanding	64	View school
10.	City of London Academy (Southwark) Secondary	Good	63	View school
11.	Haberdashers' Borough Academy Secondary	Good	58	View school
12.	Ark All Saints Academy Secondary	Good	56	View school
13.	The Charter School East Dulwich Secondary	Good	56	View school
14.	Ark Walworth Academy Secondary	Good	54	View school
15.	Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School Secondary	Outstanding	54	View school
16.	The Charter School Bermondsey Secondary	Good	50	View school
17.	Harris Academy Peckham Secondary	Good	47	View school
18.	Bacon's College Secondary	Inadequate	46	View school
19.	South Bank University Academy Secondary	Good	32	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Southwark?

There are 19 secondary schools in Southwark, of which 10 (53%) 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 St Thomas the Apostle College. 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?

53% of secondary schools in Southwark are rated Outstanding and 42% 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.