The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie, LONDON
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 71st-highest of the 959 schools in LONDON with published results, and 474th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Southwark (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie in detail
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie in its own words
In its own words: "These values shape every aspect of our community, guiding how we support and nurture each child. Our school is deeply rooted in the nine fruits of the Spirit-love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control."
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open day on Monday 7 December 2026 at 1.30pm and an open day on Thursday 7 January 2027 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Southwark
Vision and values (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie reached the expected standard in reading and 97% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 80% in Southwark and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (92% in reading, 96% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
For September 2026 entry, 28 families put The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie as their first choice and 124 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie are Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough (under 0.1 miles, Good, 100% reading, 96% maths); Charles Dickens Primary School (0.2 miles, 93% reading, 97% maths); Friars Primary Foundation School (0.4 miles, Good, 86% reading, 77% maths); and Snowsfields Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 74% reading, 70% maths).
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the BoroughCharles Dickens Primary SchoolFriars Primary Foundation SchoolSnowsfields Primary School
Who goes there
In 2026, 24 pupils (11.1%) received SEN support and 3 (1.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie had 15 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Borough Station, about 190 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
21 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Union Street, 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2497 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft, theft from the person and violence and sexual offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Southwark (1438), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie are Haberdashers' Borough Academy (0.2 miles), Ark Globe Academy (0.5 miles), St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School (0.6 miles) and Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School (0.7 miles).
Haberdashers' Borough AcademyArk Globe AcademySt Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England SchoolNotre Dame Catholic Girls' School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a warm, family-like community where children are genuinely happy and thrive academically. Teachers have high expectations and check understanding regularly, ensuring every child progresses. The school uses London's location brilliantly, taking pupils on enriching trips to theatres, museums and galleries to bring learning to life.
Key Strengths
- Highly ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum that builds logically from early years through Year 6
- Expert teaching of phonics and reading, with strong support for pupils falling behind
- Exceptional pupil behaviour and attitudes, guided by strong school values
- Rich opportunities for personal development and leadership, including trips to theatres, museums and galleries
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs, enabling them to access the same learning as peers
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with all staff well-trained to spot signs of abuse and follow school procedures; pupils learn to stay safe online through the school's 'Digi-tell' tool.
Extracurricular Activities
Theatre trips, museum visits, art gallery visits, school librarians, play buddies, leadership roles, collective worship, online safety tool (Digi-tell)
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie is an outstanding primary school where pupils feel part of a big family and benefit from an excellent, ambitious curriculum. All pupils achieve highly with exceptional behaviour and attitudes to learning.
At a Glance
20.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 97% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 97% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.7
Avg class size
29.5
Infant (KS1)
28.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
Beauty and the Beast
22 Jul 2026
Easter Service 2026
28 Mar 2026
Top School In Southwark
20 Jan 2026
A Wonderful Author Visit from Piers Torday
12 Dec 2025
Christmas Service
11 Dec 2025
School Journey 2025
30 Sep 2025
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie.
- The Play Professionals at Cathedral SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Camp Glide at Charles Dickens250m away · Not yet graded
- Magna Extended Schools at Snowfields Primary School720m away · Not yet graded
- The Play Professionals at Ark Globe Academy850m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Southwark's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie is in Southwark; for families living there:
- Southwark's school travel policy: travel assistance policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 306
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 61
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 306 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 61 serious and 244 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
64 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Southwark is 154.5 (the median across 122 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
202 pupils
210 places
8 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - LONDON
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for LONDON
Across Southwark council
Places available
3,137
Applications
2,248
Got 1st preference
84.3%
Got preferred school
98.0%
All primary applications across Southwark council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
12.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
217
Total Pupils
106
Boys
111
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
15
Teachers
14.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,608
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,988
Per pupil
£1579k
Total funding
£62k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
9.0%
Persistent absence
178
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
Questions parents ask about The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
What are SATs results like at The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie?
Of the pupils at The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% reached the expected standard in reading and 97% did so in maths.
What is The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie's Ofsted rating?
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2022.
What is the catchment area for The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie?
No fixed boundary. When The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie is oversubscribed, Southwark allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie?
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie?
Classes at The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie average 26.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie?
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie has around 217 pupils on roll. 20% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie?
4.6% of sessions were missed at The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie in 2024/25. 9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie?
Apply through Southwark's coordinated admissions process, naming The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: The Play Professionals at Cathedral School (registered, not yet graded). There are 3 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 306 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 61 serious and 244 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 64 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Southwark is 154.5 (the median across 122 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie?
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie is at Redcross Way, Southwark, LONDON, SE1 1HG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)