The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 93% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
93%
+31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
41%
+33.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 219
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Head
- Mrs Filiz Scott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Redcross Way, Southwark, LONDON, SE1 1HG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Autism Project - CareTrade
Special school · 1.4km away
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Robert Browning Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
South Bank University Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre
Nursery · 1.8km away
Octavia House Schools, London
Independent · 1.8km away
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie's Ofsted rating?
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie?
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie currently has 219 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie take?
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie?
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie is in LONDON, SE1 1HG, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie have a sixth form?
No, The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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