SchoolScoresSt Saviour's and St Olave's CofE School
Voluntary aided school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Girls only · Church of England · Sixth form
New Kent Road, London, SE1 4AN
020 7407 1843 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 November 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
126 pupils in this year group.
54% — about the same as the Southwark average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% | 55% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 52.7 | 52.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
119 pupils in this year group.
97% — 3 points above the Southwark average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 97% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 76% | 58% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 13% | 10% | 13% |
| Further education college | 8% | 21% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 98% | 97% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
43 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | B | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 15% | 32% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 37% | 64% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 31.2 | 38.8 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
18 subjects, 85 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | 18 | 0% | 11% | 20% |
| English Literature | 8 | 0% | 13% | 23% |
| Psychology | 7 | 0% | 14% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 6 | 0% | 33% | 40% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 6 | 0% | 17% | 14% |
| Religious Studies | 6 | 0% | 0% | 22% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Biology, Chemistry, Art and Design, Economics, Art and Design (Photography), Computer Studies / Computing, Government and Politics, Design and Technology (Product Design), Physics, French, Music, Spanish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
68 students in this year group.
91% — 4 points above the Southwark average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 91% | 87% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4% | 7% |
| Work | 15% | 14% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 91% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
72 students in this year group.
81% — 2 points below the Southwark average, and 21 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 81% | 83% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 21% | 33% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 81% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Southwark. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 66 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 29 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 198 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.5 · 2025: 0.5 · 2026: 0.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 10th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 93% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 54.8% | 46.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 15th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 45% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.7% | 3.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 18% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.2% | 14.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 86% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 37.7% | 29.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Lower than 66% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.5% | 6.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Lower than 44% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 24.8% | 18.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Lower than 37% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 20.3 | 11.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 18th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Lower than 17% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6% | 6.3% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.15% | 0.07% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 19th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 1% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 11.8 | 15.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 20th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 3% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.6 | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 17th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 38% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 11.3% | 20.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Ark Globe Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 exceptional, 4 strong · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- South Bank University Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ark Walworth Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Haberdashers' Borough Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Harris Academy Bermondsey 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 57% grade 5+ English and maths
- Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Michael's Catholic College 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% grade 5+ English and maths
- City of London Academy (Southwark) 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 58% grade 5+ English and maths
- King's College London Maths School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · A+ average A level grade
- Oasis Academy South Bank 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Saviour's and St Olave's CofE School's Ofsted rating?
St Saviour's and St Olave's CofE School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 November 2022.
How did St Saviour's and St Olave's CofE School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 9 points above the England average of 45%.
Is St Saviour's and St Olave's CofE School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 29 families put St Saviour's and St Olave's CofE School as their first choice for 66 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 29 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 100849.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.