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St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School

Southwark, SE1 4ANSecondaryAges 11–18GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
Progress 8
+0.58
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
0.5×
Not oversubscribed
45 1st-choice / 91 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#400 of 3,141 nationally

About St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School

St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School is a popular choice among Southwark families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 206 applications for 91 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.26. That means more than two families applied for every spot, and only 45 first-preference offers were made. While the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high demand suggests a strong local reputation. It's a girls' secondary with a Church of England character, led by headteacher Catherine May, and currently has 660 pupils on roll against a capacity of 825, so there is some room for growth. The school also has a dedicated sixth form, which adds to its appeal for families looking for a continuous secondary pathway.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressNew Kent Road, London, Southwark, SE1 4AN
HeadteacherCatherine May
Local AuthoritySouthwark
Number of Pupils660
Free School Meals (FSM)54.4%
School Capacity660 / 825 (80% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Art StudiosSixth Form CentreSwimming PoolSports HallTennis CourtsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

RoundersCricketMartial ArtsCross CountryDanceRowing

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubFilm ClubEco ClubModel United NationsNewspaperCodingDuke of EdinburghBook ClubChoirDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.