What counts as an independent primary school option in Southwark?

These pages use the Independent sector in the live school data, which typically includes fee-paying schools and other privately run institutions.

Can I compare independent and state primary schools in Southwark?

Yes. Use this page for the independent subset, then return to the main Southwark hub to compare the wider market including state-funded options.

Do independent primary schools in Southwark appear on the map too?

Yes. The map section uses the same filtered school set as the ranking list, so you can review location and nearby alternatives without leaving the page.

Best Independent Primary Schools in Southwark

Compare prep and independent primary schools with location-specific rankings, map views and neighbourhood breakdowns. This page currently lists 7 schools in Southwark. Schools featured here include Alleyn's School, Dulwich College and Dulwich Prep & Senior.

Key Performance Metrics for Southwark

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Southwark70%

England62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Southwark12%

England8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

Southwark85%

England82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Southwark7.9/10

England7.3/10

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Southwark

70%vsEngland

62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Southwark

12%vsEngland

% students reaching expected standard in science

Southwark

85%vsEngland

82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Southwark

7.9/10vsEngland

7.3/10

Top schools in Southwark

Showing 1-7 of 7 schools

Alleyn's School
Dulwich
Dulwich College
Dulwich
Dulwich Prep & Senior
Dulwich
Herne Hill School
Herne Hill
James Allen's Girls' School
East Dulwich
London Christian School
Borough
The Villa
Peckham