Classpot

The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie

Southwark, SE1 1HGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Dec 2022
KS2 Results
92%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#211 of 13,686 nationally

About The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie

The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie sits within Southwark, a London borough with 67 primary schools, of which 17 hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. This Church of England primary is one of the strongest performers in the local authority, ranking second out of 60 schools on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it in the top five per cent locally. Its closest Outstanding neighbour is Charles Dickens Primary School, just 0.3 kilometres away, while the top-ranked peer in the LA is Boutcher Church of England Primary School, followed by Riverside Primary School and Crampton Primary. The school is led by headteacher Filiz Scott and caters for 219 pupils aged three to eleven, operating slightly above its official capacity of 210. With a nursery provision on site and a religious character that shapes its identity, it draws families from across the area who value strong academic outcomes within a faith-based setting.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressRedcross Way, LONDON, Southwark, SE1 1HG
HeadteacherFiliz Scott
Local AuthoritySouthwark
Number of Pupils219
Free School Meals (FSM)20.9%
School Capacity219 / 210 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Dec 2022
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 30 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibrarySensory RoomGymnasiumPlaying FieldsSports HallMusic RoomsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballFootballCricketAthleticsTennisCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

CodingEco ClubChessFilm ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:15

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: thecathedralschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie

The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.