Schools across Southwark
Local authority · 122 schools across 5 towns
122
66 primary · 19 secondary
46,793
87% capacity used
33
11 outstanding · 22 good
53,836
7,043 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
76.4%
KS2 Maths
75.4%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
4,583 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,896 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.6%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
18.2%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
92
2024/25
Absence trend across Southwark schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
37%
Plans Issued
461
Assessment Requests
738
Tribunal Cases
38
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
15
Lodged
(0.5%)
10
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Primary (infant classes)
13
Lodged
(0.5%)
9
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Secondary
164
Lodged
(4.1%)
152
Heard
33
Successful
(22%)
Total
179
Lodged
(2.5%)
162
Heard
33
Successful
(20%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.