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.

Southwark has 19 secondary schools, of which 8 (42%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 10 rated Good — 95% of secondary schools in Southwark are rated Good or Outstanding overall. The Charter School North Dulwich currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

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.

19
Total schools
8
Outstanding
42%
Outstanding rate
69.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
43.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 The Charter School North Dulwich
Secondary
 Outstanding 91 View school
🥈 The St Thomas the Apostle College
Secondary
 Outstanding 87 View school
🥉 Kingsdale Foundation School
Secondary
 Outstanding 85 View school
4. Sacred Heart Catholic School
Secondary
 Outstanding 82 View school
5. Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich
Secondary
 Outstanding 79 View school
6. Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich
Secondary
 Outstanding 78 View school
7. The Charter School East Dulwich
Secondary
 Good 73 View school
8. St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
9. City of London Academy (Southwark)
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
10. Bacon's College
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
11. Haberdashers' Borough Academy
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
12. St Michael's Catholic College
Secondary
 Outstanding 60 View school
13. Ark All Saints Academy
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
14. Ark Walworth Academy
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
15. Harris Academy Bermondsey
Secondary
 Outstanding 55 View school
16. South Bank University Academy
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
17. The Charter School Bermondsey
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
18. Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 46 View school
19. Harris Academy Peckham
Secondary
 Good 37 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 8 (42%) 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 Charter School North Dulwich. 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?
42% of secondary schools in Southwark are rated Outstanding and 53% 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.