The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie, LONDON
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 93%. Maths has remained stable at around 97%. Writing has remained stable at around 97%.
Class Sizes
26.9
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
28.8
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
217 pupils
210 capacity
7 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - LONDON
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for LONDON
Admissions Demand - Southwark
Places available
3,264
Applications
2,205
Got 1st preference
84.7%
Got preferred school
98.6%
Primary admissions across Southwark (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.62644%
Overall absence
8.98876%
Persistent absence
178
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
Haberdashers' Borough Academy
Ark Globe Academy
City of London School
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School
London Nautical, City of London Academy
Oasis Academy South Bank
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