The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.7
8.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
12.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
37%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.32
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 119 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 72 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 660
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 54.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Head
- Ms Catherine May (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
New Kent Road, London, SE1 4AN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Grove Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
Angel Oak Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Tuke School
Special school · 1.7km away
Spa School Camberwell
Free school · 1.8km away
Brunswick Park Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Joseph's Catholic Infants School
Primary · 1.9km away
Brunswick Park Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School a selective school?
No. St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School?
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School currently has 660 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School take?
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School?
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School is in London, SE1 4AN, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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