Schools in Southwark

School admissions in Southwark: application deadlines, offer days and all 111 schools (66 state primary schools, 20 state secondary schools, 10 special schools and 14 independent schools) with Ofsted inspections and results.

Admissions dates

You apply through the council where you live, even for schools in another council area. The closing dates and offer days are set nationally.

StartingApply byOffers sent
Secondary school (Year 7)31 October1 March
Primary school (Reception)15 January16 April

If an offer day falls on a weekend or bank holiday, offers go out on the next working day. Check Southwark's website for local arrangements and in-year applications.

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Towns

Thornton Heath

Latest Ofsted reports in Southwark

SchoolReport cardPublished
Ark Globe Academy Academy · Southwark 4 exceptional, 4 strong Inspected 6 May 2026 · Before: Good (2021) 12 July 2026
South Bank University Academy Academy · Southwark 6 expected, 1 needs attention Inspected 6 May 2026 8 July 2026
The Charter School North Dulwich Academy · Southwark 2 exceptional, 5 strong Inspected 19 May 2026 · Before: Outstanding (2022) 21 June 2026
Imperial Oak School Independent special school · Southwark 2 expected, 4 needs attention Inspected 10 February 2026 21 June 2026
City of London Academy (Southwark) Academy · Southwark 6 strong, 1 expected Inspected 3 February 2026 · Before: Good (2021) 28 May 2026
Tuke School Special school · Southwark 4 strong, 2 expected, 1 needs attention Inspected 6 January 2026 28 May 2026
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Academy · Southwark 3 strong, 4 expected Inspected 3 February 2026 · Before: Good (2021, before conversion) 20 April 2026
St Jude's CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school · Southwark 6 expected, 1 needs attention Inspected 27 January 2026 · Before: Good (2021) 22 March 2026
Robert Browning Primary School Community school · Southwark 3 strong, 4 expected Inspected 9 December 2025 · Before: Good (2021) 9 February 2026

Ofsted report cards published in the year to 31 August 2026. Latest reports across England.

Primary schools (66) · Secondary schools (20) · Special schools (10) · Independent schools (14) · Alternative provision (1)

Primary schools

66 schools.

Secondary schools

20 schools.

Special schools

10 schools.

Independent schools

14 schools.

Alternative provision

1 school.

Page updated 26 September 2026.