Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Southwark

Catchment areas, Ofsted ratings & 2025 admissions data

About Schools in Southwark

Southwark has 121 state schools, including 63 primary and 18 secondary schools. 72% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 84 faith schools serving families across the borough.

Ofsted Ratings

Primary Schools

63schools

Secondary Schools

18schools

Top Primary Schools in Southwark

PrimaryAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Angel Oak Academy

Last distance offered
499 m
Met expected standard
76%

PrimaryVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Boutcher Church of England Primary School

Last distance offered
Met expected standard
89%

PrimaryAcademy converter

Outstanding

Charles Dickens Primary School

Last distance offered
499 m
Met expected standard
95%

Top Secondary Schools in Southwark

SecondaryAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich

Last distance offered
1,304 m
Progress 8 score
0.98

SecondaryAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich

Last distance offered
1,255 m
Progress 8 score
0.4

SecondaryAcademy converter

Outstanding

Kingsdale Foundation School

Admission method
Ballot
Progress 8 score
0.68

All Schools in Southwark

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