Best Schools in Southwark
303 schools in Southwark
Key Facts
- There are 302 schools in Southwark, with 97.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 94.4% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Southwark outperform the national average, with 67.6% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally.
- Secondary schools in Southwark excel at KS4, with a Progress 8 score of 0.54, Attainment 8 score of 54.35, and 59.8% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
- In Southwark, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.09 and spend £10,922 per pupil, while secondary schools have a ratio of 15.96 and spend £10,131 per pupil.
Top Nurseries in Southwark
185 nurseries in Southwark
Top Primary Schools in Southwark
99 primary schools in Southwark
Alleyn's School
London, SE22 8SU
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,453
P/T Ratio–
Dulwich College
London, SE21 7LD
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,923
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Southwark
20 secondary schools in Southwark
KF
Kingsdale Foundation School
Ofsted
Outstanding
London, SE21 8SQ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–19
Progress 8+0.68
Attainment 866.7
Eng+Maths92%
Pupils2,550
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Ofsted
Outstanding
London, SE5 0RP
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+1.24
Attainment 858.1
Eng+Maths92%
Pupils950
HB
Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich
Ofsted
Outstanding
London, SE22 0AT
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Progress 8+0.98
Attainment 855.4
Eng+Maths78%
Pupils912
Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich
Ofsted
Outstanding
London, SE22 0NR
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.40
Attainment 853.7
Eng+Maths77%
Pupils809
Top Special Schools in Southwark
9 special schools in Southwark
TS
Tuke School
Ofsted
Outstanding
London, SE15 6ER
Special · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence11.5%
Pupils102
P/T Ratio6.4
BP
Beormund Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
London, SE1 3PS
Special · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected0%
Absence14.1%
Pupils37
P/T Ratio4.1
Top Independent Schools in Southwark
14 independent schools in Southwark
Alleyn's School
London, SE22 8SU
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,453
P/T Ratio–
Dulwich College
London, SE21 7LD
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,923
P/T Ratio–
Dulwich Prep & Senior
SE21 7AA
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils808
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Southwark has 303 schools, including 99 primary schools, 20 secondary schools, 185 nurseries, 14 independent schools, 9 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 97% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 67% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.51 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 51.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £10,908 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.