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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Southwark Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Southwark. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Southwark

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Independent · All-through
#3SOUTHWARK
#49England

Alleyn's School

Townley Road, Dulwich, London, SE22 8SU
Southwark council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,427 pupils
Mixed
4-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#1SOUTHWARK
#23England

James Allen's Girls' School

East Dulwich Grove, London, SE22 8TE
Southwark council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,203 pupils
Girls
4-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#2SOUTHWARK
#31England

Dulwich College

Dulwich Common, Dulwich, London, SE21 7LD
Southwark council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,899 pupils
Mixed
0-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5SOUTHWARK
#456England

The Charter School North Dulwich

Red Post Hill, London, SE24 9JH
Southwark council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,301 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School172 offers / 1131 applications
Subscription: 6.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4SOUTHWARK
#322England

Kingsdale Foundation School

Alleyn Park, Dulwich, London, SE21 8SQ
Southwark council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
2,527 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School432 offers / 2779 applications
Subscription: 6.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#6SOUTHWARK
#504England

The St Thomas the Apostle College

Hollydale Road, Nunhead, London, SE15 2EB
Southwark council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,101 pupils
Boys
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School150 offers / 379 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · All-through
#15SOUTHWARK
#1,275England

Ark Globe Academy

Harper Road, London, SE1 6AG
Southwark council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,315 pupils
Mixed
3-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School30 offers / 74 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
Secondary School82 offers / 306 applications
Subscription: 3.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#9SOUTHWARK
#892England

City of London Academy (Southwark)

240 Lynton Road, London, SE1 5LA
Southwark council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,557 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School241 offers / 718 applications
Subscription: 3.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#12SOUTHWARK
#972England

The Charter School East Dulwich

Jarvis Road, East Dulwich, London, SE22 8RB
Southwark council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,247 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School231 offers / 908 applications
Subscription: 3.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Southwark

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Neighbourhoods in Southwark

Bermondsey is a popular residential pocket within the Southwark area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southwark and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9City of London Academy (Southwark)StateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
#11Harris Academy BermondseyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
N/ASt Michael's Catholic CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicOutstanding
#17The Charter School BermondseyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
City of London Academy (Southwark)#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Harris Academy Bermondsey#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
St Michael's Catholic CollegeN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding
The Charter School Bermondsey#17
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Borough is a popular residential pocket within the Southwark area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southwark and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsChurch of EnglandGood
#14Haberdashers' Borough AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#18Notre Dame Catholic Girls' SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsGirlsCatholicRequires Improvement
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School#13
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
Haberdashers' Borough Academy#14
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School#18
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Camberwell is a popular residential pocket within the Southwark area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southwark and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Sacred Heart Catholic School, LondonStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicOutstanding
#20Ark All Saints AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
N/AArco AcademyIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Sacred Heart Catholic School, London#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding
Ark All Saints Academy#20
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
Arco AcademyN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Dulwich is a popular residential pocket within the Southwark area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southwark and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Alleyn's SchoolIndependentAll-through4-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#2Dulwich CollegeIndependentAll-through0-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#4Kingsdale Foundation SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
N/ADulwich Prep & SeniorIndependentAll-through2-16 yearsBoysNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Alleyn's School#3
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Dulwich College#2
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 0-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Kingsdale Foundation School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Dulwich Prep & SeniorN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-16 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

East Dulwich is a popular residential pocket within the Southwark area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southwark and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1James Allen's Girls' SchoolIndependentAll-through4-18 yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#12The Charter School East DulwichStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
#10Harris Girls' Academy East DulwichStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
#8Harris Boys' Academy East DulwichStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneOutstanding
James Allen's Girls' School#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
The Charter School East Dulwich#12
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Elephant and Castle is a popular residential pocket within the Southwark area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southwark and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15Ark Globe AcademyStateAll-through3-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#19South Bank University AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Ark Globe Academy#15
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
South Bank University Academy#19
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

North Dulwich is a popular residential pocket within the Southwark area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southwark and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5The Charter School North DulwichStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
The Charter School North Dulwich#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Nunhead is a popular residential pocket within the Southwark area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southwark and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6The St Thomas the Apostle CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysCatholicOutstanding
The St Thomas the Apostle College#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding

Peckham is a popular residential pocket within the Southwark area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southwark and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#21Harris Academy PeckhamStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Harris Academy Peckham#21
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Rotherhithe is a popular residential pocket within the Southwark area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southwark and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16Bacon's CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Bacon's College#16
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Walworth is a popular residential pocket within the Southwark area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southwark and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#22Ark Walworth AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Ark Walworth Academy#22
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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