Ofsted school ratings in Southwark
In Southwark (London), 46 of 47 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 97.9%. That is 10.7 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 97.9%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 15
- Good
- 31
- Requires improvement
- 1
- Inadequate
- 0
- Graded schools
- 47
- rank 11/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Southwark (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Southwark | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 15 | 31.9% |
| Good | 31 | 66.0% |
| Requires improvement | 1 | 2.1% |
| Inadequate | 0 | 0.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Southwark
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 9 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Secondary | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 90.9% |
| Special | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
More about Southwark
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Richmond upon Thames100.0%
- Westminster100.0%
- Kingston upon Thames100.0%
- Bromley97.6%
- Haringey97.2%
- Lewisham97.1%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Southwark are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 46 of 47 graded state-funded schools in Southwark hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 97.9%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Southwark have?
- Southwark has 15 schools rated Outstanding and 31 rated Good, out of 47 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Southwark?
- No state-funded school in Southwark currently holds an Inadequate overall-effectiveness grade in Ofsted's 31 May 2026 management information. 1 school are rated Requires improvement.
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Southwark?
- By phase in Southwark: 100.0% of 30 primary schools; 90.9% of 11 secondary schools; 100.0% of 5 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Southwark compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Southwark ranks 11 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 97.9% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.