The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
104%
Capacity
219
Pupils
4.1x
Demand
About The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Southwark community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 219 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Filiz Scott, it falls under Southwark local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 92% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 211th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 60 in Southwark.
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie is a popular choice with families — it received 122 applications for 30 places, making it 4.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie include Library, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Cricket, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Chess, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southwark, The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Redcross Way, LONDON, Southwark, SE1 1HG |
| Headteacher | Filiz Scott |
| Local Authority | Southwark |
| Number of Pupils | 219 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.9% |
| School Capacity | 219 / 210 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (92%)
211th of 13,686
Nationally
47th of 1,592
In London
2nd of 60
In Southwark
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
92%
Expected Standard
32%
Higher Standard
'22/23
97%
'23/24
92%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
122
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Redcross Way, LONDON
Southwark, SE1 1HG
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