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Schools in SE1 postcode district

Schools in postcode district SE1. Add your full home postcode below for distance filtering and a your neighbourhood comparison with the wider SE1 area.

Covers: Bermondsey, Blackfriars, Borough & Bankside, Chaucer, Faraday, Grange, London Bridge & West Bermondsey, Lower Marsh, Oasis, Phoenix, and 7 more areas

Add your home postcode in the green box below. Until then, distances use the centre of SE1. The list starts at 3 miles — you can change that. Not an official school catchment.

24state-funded schools in SE1, Southwark

  • 12Primary
  • 7Secondary
  • 5Other
  • 2024–25DfE & Ofsted

Neighbourhood & area context

The figures below use three different geographies. Your neighbourhood appears when you add your full postcode. SE1 covers the schools and averages on this page. Southwark is the whole council area for census and crime, which may not match your street. We only show statistics we have for this district.

Area snapshot for SE1

Crime, deprivation near local schools, and Ofsted outcomes for schools in SE1, each shown separately. Crime relates to the whole council area. The other two relate to this postcode district. We do not give the area an overall score.

  • CrimeLikely above England average128.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · ~last 12 monthsSouthwark (whole council area, not SE1 alone)
  • Deprivation near schoolsSlightly more deprived than average for EnglandIMD band 4 of 10 nationallyNeighbourhoods around schools in SE1
  • School inspectionsGenerally Good12 of 14 graded Good or Outstanding (24 schools in SE1)Schools in postcode district SE1

Add your full home postcode in the green box above to compare your street with SE1 and Southwark.

More local context

House prices, flood risk, broadband and transport for this postcode district, in addition to the snapshot above.

  • Typical house prices£589,636 (+1.6% year on year)Postcode district SE1 (where available)
  • Flood riskLow to mediumPostcode district SE1
  • BroadbandGigabit available (88%+ premises, 300+ Mbps)Postcode district SE1

Postcode district SE1

Schools and other averages for postcode district SE1. This matches the map and school list before you change the distance filter.

Schools in district
24 (12 primary, 7 secondary)
Average attendance
95.5%
Average free school meals
45.6%
Average SEN
27.6%
Average EAL
36.8%
Deprivation around local schools
Slightly more deprived than average for England
Average house price
£589,636 (+1.6% year on year)
Flood risk
Low to medium
Broadband
Gigabit available (88%+ premises, 300+ Mbps)
Green space
Good – parks and playing fields within walking distance
Council tax
Typical band B–C

Wider area: Southwark

Census and crime for the whole of Southwark. These figures are council-wide and are not broken down to your village or street.

Population
307,641
Households
127,100
Aged under 18
18.7%
Aged 16–64 (approx.)
73.0%
Aged 65+
8.3%
Ethnicity
White 51%, Black 25%, Asian 10%
Crimes (estimated)
39,532
Crimes per 1,000 (estimated)
128.5Above national average

About these figures: School statistics mostly 2024–25. Pipeline checked May 2026. Wider-area lines use Census 2021 for Southwark. Crime figures are rough estimates for the council area, not police records for your street. Use the (i) on each row for source and geography. Full methodology · Data updates

Map of schools in this area

The map shows 24 schools in postcode district SE1. Numbered circles group nearby schools — click to zoom in. Use the list beside the map, a pin, or Show on map on a school card below.

Map key (phases, Ofsted, markers)

Pin colour shows school phase. Letters on pins: P primary, S secondary. Ofsted and admissions are on each school card below.

School phase

  • Primary (P)
  • Secondary (S)
  • District centre
  • Numbered circles group nearby schools — click to zoom in

How far from the SE1 centre?

Pick a radius to control which schools appear in the list below. Only schools whose postcode is in SE1 are included — we measure the straight-line distance from SE1 centre. Add your home postcode above to search by distance from your address across nearby districts.

Show schools within:

3 miles is selected by default. Add your home postcode at the top to measure from your address instead of the district centre. Try 1 mile or 1.5 miles for a shorter list, 3 miles for a wider search, or All in district for every SE1 school regardless of distance. Straight-line distance only — not walking, driving, or an official catchment area.

Common questions in this area

  • Usually oversubscribed near here?

    In SE1, 7 of 21 schools with admissions data are marked as usually oversubscribed on their cards. That is a historic demand signal — not a guarantee you will or will not get a place. Always check the local authority admissions rules and the school’s published PAN.

  • How far is the school run?

    Add your home postcode at the top of the page to see distances from your door. Until then, distances use SE1 centre. All figures are straight-line miles — not walking or driving time, and not catchment areas.

  • What changed recently?

    School and area figures come from open government releases (mostly 2024/25 where published). 24 schools here have a last inspection date on their cards; 3 show a plain-English note when Ofsted published area judgements without an overall grade.

    When we last refreshed data

Browse local schools

Showing schools within 3 miles of SE1 centre

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  • Charles Dickens Primary School

    Toulmin Street, London SE1 1AF

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    2–11
    Trust
    THE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
    Ofsted
    Outstanding

    Standards maintained

    View on Ofsted

    0.3 milesstraight-line from SE1 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    483
    Free school meals
    29.8%
    SEN
    16.3%
    EAL
    19.4%
    Attendance
    97.4%
    Persistent absence
    5.8%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    92% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough

    Little Dorrit Court, Redcross Way, London SE1 1NJ

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    0.4 milesstraight-line from SE1 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    169
    Free school meals
    40.6%
    SEN
    23.1%
    EAL
    68.6%
    Attendance
    96.5%
    Persistent absence
    6.6%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    83% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie

    Redcross Way, Southwark, LONDON SE1 1HG

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Outstanding
    View on Ofsted

    0.4 milesstraight-line from SE1 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    219
    Free school meals
    20.9%
    SEN
    15.1%
    EAL
    18.7%
    Attendance
    97.2%
    Persistent absence
    4.2%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    93% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Grange Primary School

    Webb Street, London SE1 4RP

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format — no single overall grade.

    Latest visit (Mar 2025): no overall grade — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years good. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    0.4 milesstraight-line from SE1 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    292
    Free school meals
    56.9%
    SEN
    27.1%
    EAL
    60.3%
    Attendance
    95.9%
    Persistent absence
    10.9%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    67% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Snowsfields Primary School

    Kirby Grove, London SE1 3TD

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    0.4 milesstraight-line from SE1 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    183
    Free school meals
    49.7%
    SEN
    30.1%
    SEN provision
    Resourced provision · ASD
    EAL
    41%
    Attendance
    95.6%
    Persistent absence
    8.4%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    61% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Friars Primary Foundation School

    Webber Street, Blackfriars, London SE1 0RF

    Type
    Foundation school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    0.6 milesstraight-line from SE1 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    183
    Free school meals
    45.4%
    SEN
    27.3%
    EAL
    53.6%
    Attendance
    95.4%
    Persistent absence
    12.1%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    68% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • St Jude's Church of England Primary School

    Colnbrook Street, London SE1 6HA

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    0.6 milesstraight-line from SE1 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    53
    Free school meals
    53.8%
    SEN
    18.9%
    EAL
    34%
    Attendance
    97.2%
    Persistent absence
    5.9%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    43% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

    28 Lambeth Road, London SE1 6HR

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    3–11
    Trust
    ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    0.6 milesstraight-line from SE1 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    178
    Free school meals
    36.5%From the predecessor school on this site (URN 100828) — the latest DfE release has no figure for the current URN.
    SEN
    24.2%From the predecessor school on this site (URN 100828) — the latest DfE release has no figure for the current URN.
    EAL
    59.6%From the predecessor school on this site (URN 100828) — the latest DfE release has no figure for the current URN.
    Attendance
    96.2%From the predecessor school on this site (URN 100828) — the latest DfE release has no figure for the current URN.
    Persistent absence
    11%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    58% met expected standard (KS2)From the predecessor school on this site (URN 100828) — the latest DfE release has no figure for the current URN.
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  • Tower Bridge Primary School

    Fair Street, London SE1 2AE

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format — no single overall grade.

    Latest visit (Apr 2025): no overall grade — quality of education and leadership and management good; behaviour and attitudes, personal development and early years outstanding. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    0.7 milesstraight-line from SE1 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    191
    Free school meals
    60.1%
    SEN
    25.7%
    EAL
    31.4%
    Attendance
    96.2%
    Persistent absence
    7.5%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    59% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Boutcher Church of England Primary School

    93 Grange Road, Bermondsey, London SE1 3BW

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    5–11
    Ofsted
    Outstanding
    View on Ofsted

    0.7 milesstraight-line from SE1 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    209
    Free school meals
    34%
    SEN
    17.2%
    EAL
    16.3%
    Attendance
    97.2%
    Persistent absence
    3.3%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    84% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Oasis Academy South Bank Primary

    Johanna Street, Lower Marsh, London SE1 7RH

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    3–11
    Trust
    OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format — no single overall grade.

    Standards maintained

    View on Ofsted

    0.9 milesstraight-line from SE1 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    172
    Free school meals
    46.7%
    SEN
    23.3%
    SEN provision
    Resourced provision · PD, MLD
    EAL
    50%
    Attendance
    97%
    Persistent absence
    3.7%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    60% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Phoenix Primary School

    Marlborough Grove, London SE1 5JT

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format — no single overall grade.

    Latest visit (Sept 2025): no overall grade — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years outstanding. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    1.2 milesstraight-line from SE1 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    508
    Free school meals
    40.2%
    SEN
    19.5%
    EAL
    44.9%
    Attendance
    95.7%
    Persistent absence
    10%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    80% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

Common questions about schools in SE1

How many schools are in the SE1 postcode district?
We list 24 state-funded schools whose address postcode starts with SE1: 12 primary, 7 secondary, and 5 other phases. Independent schools are not included.
What areas does SE1 cover?
Postcode district SE1 spans Bermondsey, Blackfriars, Borough & Bankside, Chaucer, Faraday, Grange, London Bridge & West Bermondsey, Lower Marsh, Oasis, Phoenix, Snowsfields, South Bermondsey, and 5 more areas. Exact boundaries follow Royal Mail outward codes — use the map and school addresses for a specific street.
What are Ofsted ratings like for schools in SE1?
Among schools on this page: 5 Outstanding, 7 Good, 2 Requires improvement, and 10 on the new inspection format (area judgements only). Grades are the latest published overall effectiveness or monitoring outcome — always check the full report on Ofsted’s site.
What is average attendance like in SE1?
Across schools here with published absence data, mean attendance is about 95.5% (2024–25). Individual schools vary — see each card.
Are primary schools in SE1 oversubscribed?
Indicative labels from published roll numbers versus capacity (not a guarantee of a place): 7 usually oversubscribed; 12 about average pressure; 2 often have places. Always confirm with the school and Southwark admissions team.

Guide to school and area statistics

What the numbers on this page for SE1 mean. Area rows may still show (i) for data source and geography.

School listings

What you see on each school card

Only fields that appear on at least one school on this page are listed.

School type
How the school is run. For example academy, council-maintained, voluntary aided or free school.
Trust
The multi-academy trust or sponsor running the school, where it is an academy.
Age range
Year groups on roll. For example 4–11 for primary, or 11–18 with sixth form.
Ofsted
Latest published inspection grade, inspection date where we have it, and a link to the school’s page on the Ofsted reports site.
Straight-line miles
Distance as the crow flies from your home postcode when you have entered one, otherwise from the middle of this district. Not walking or driving time.
Walking, cycling and park-and-stride hints
Rough bands from straight-line miles: about 1 mile or less may suit walking; about 1–2.5 miles we show cycling and park-and-stride; over about 2.5 miles park-and-stride only. Not checked routes or journey times.
Pupils
Number of pupils on roll from published school census data.
Free school meals
Pupils eligible for free school meals. Often used as one indicator of economic disadvantage in the catchment. Useful context, not a comment on pupils or families.
SEN
Share of pupils with SEN support or an EHC plan. A higher figure can reflect inclusive admissions and experience, or more demand on staff. Check what is on site and talk to the SENCO.
SEN provision
Extra on-site support such as a resourced provision or SEN unit.
English as an additional language (EAL)
Pupils whose first language is not English. Many schools support this well; if English at home matters to you, ask how beginners are taught in class. Not a measure of overall quality.
Attendance
Share of possible sessions attended. Higher is better.
Persistent absence
Share of pupils missing 10% or more of sessions. Lower is better.
Admissions pressure
Indicative label from recent applications versus places — oversubscribed, about average or often has spaces.
Attainment
Primary: share meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (Key Stage 2). Secondary: Progress 8. A dash means nothing was published for that school.
Attainment vs local
Compares each school’s headline to others of the same phase on this page. Above, below or about average for the district.
Area overview

What you see in the area overview

Matches the snapshot and tables below: your postcode, this district, then the wider council area.

Area snapshot
Crime for the whole council compared with England, deprivation near schools in this postcode district, and how local schools fare in Ofsted inspections. Shown separately, not as one overall area mark.
More local context
House prices, flood risk, broadband and transport for this postcode district where we have them, alongside the snapshot.
Schools in district
How many schools are in this postcode district, split by primary and secondary.
Average attendance
Mean attendance across schools here with published absence data.
Average free school meals
Mean free school meals eligibility across schools here with published data.
Average SEN
Mean SEN percentage across schools here with published data.
Average EAL
Mean English as an additional language percentage where published.
Deprivation
How deprived neighbourhoods around schools here are compared with England (official deprivation index, shown as bands 1–10 where 1 is most deprived and 10 is least deprived).
Average house price
Typical sold prices for this postcode district where we have them. Street-by-street prices vary.
Flood risk
Indicative summary. Check Environment Agency maps for a specific address.
Broadband
General picture of speeds and availability. Check with providers at your address.
Green space
Brief summary of access to parks or countryside nearby.
Council tax
Typical band for the area. Your exact band depends on the property.
Your home neighbourhood
When you enter your full home postcode, we compare deprivation for your small area with the typical area around schools in this district.
Population, households, ethnicity and age
Census figures for the local council area, not your street or this postcode district alone.
Crime figures
Often a rough council-wide estimate, not police records for your postcode. Badges compare to the national average when we have recorded data.
Using this page

Using this page

Tools on this page for narrowing schools and understanding distances.

Distance filter
Controls which schools appear in the list — 1, 1.5, 2 or 3 miles, or every school in this district. Not an admissions catchment.
About these figures
School and Ofsted data from official releases. The area overview splits postcode-district figures from wider council context, with dates at the bottom of that panel.