How many private schools are there in Southwark?

13 independent schools are registered in Southwark with the Department for Education: 8 mainstream and 5 special schools.

Which private primary and prep schools are there in Southwark?

3 independent schools in Southwark take pupils up to 11 or 13, by their registered age ranges: Herne Hill School, London Christian School and The Villa. 4 all-through schools also take primary-age pupils.

Which private senior schools are there in Southwark?

By their registered age ranges, 1 starts at 11 or 13 (Arco Academy) and 4 run through from primary age.

Are there single-sex private schools in Southwark?

Yes, 3 of the 13 are single-sex according to the register.

Which private schools in Southwark take pupils to 18?

5 of them have a registered upper age of 18 or over. The table on this page shows each school's age range.

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Private schools in Southwark

13 fee-paying schools are registered in Southwark: 8 mainstream and 5 special. 3 are single-sex. 5 take pupils to 18. Of the mainstream schools, 3 take pupils up to 11 or 13, 4 run from primary age into the senior years and 1 starts at 11 or 13. Everything below is the Department for Education's register as it stands; fees, entrance tests and inspection reports live on each school's own site.

13independent schools

8mainstream

5special schools

6,158pupils on roll, where reported

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Private primary and prep schools in Southwark

3 schools. Ages up to 11 or 13, from each school's registered age range.

School	Ages	Pupils	Faith	On roll	How full
Herne Hill School London, SE24 9LY	Ages 2 to 7	Mixed	Non-faith	304	71% full
London Christian School SE1 4JU	Ages 3 to 11	Mixed	Christian	114	88% full
The Villa London, SE15 5AH	Ages 2 to 7	Mixed	Non-faith	180	103% full

All-through private schools in Southwark

4 schools. From primary age into the senior years, from each school's registered age range.

School	Ages	Pupils	Faith	On roll	How full
Alleyn's School London, SE22 8SU	Ages 4 to 18	Mixed	Non-faith	1,453	99% full
Dulwich College London, SE21 7LD	Ages 0 to 19	Mixed	Non-faith	1,923	99% full
Dulwich Prep & Senior SE21 7AA	Ages 2 to 16	Boys	Non-faith	808	81% full
James Allen's Girls' School London, SE22 8TE	Ages 4 to 18	Girls	Non-faith	1,223	97% full

Private senior schools in Southwark

1 school. Starting at 11 or 13, from each school's registered age range.

School	Ages	Pupils	Faith	On roll	How full
Arco Academy London, SE5 8TS	Ages 11 to 16	Mixed	Non-faith	17	28% full

Independent special schools in Southwark

5 schools. Registered as independent special schools.

School	Ages	Pupils	Faith	On roll	How full
Cavendish School London, SE16 2PA	Ages 11 to 16	Mixed	Non-faith	41	98% full
Imperial Oak School London, SE1 6TU	Ages 4 to 11	Mixed	Non-faith	21	52% full
PhoenixPlace London, SE5 0JG	Ages 11 to 16	Girls	Non-faith	30	60% full
THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL Thornton Heath, CR7 7AA	Ages 14 to 25	Mixed	Non-faith	30	43% full
Treasure House (London) CIC SE15 1JF	Ages 14 to 19	Mixed	Non-faith	14	78% full

Which of these are near an address

The schools guide measures each school from the postcode typed, so the answer is a list nearest first rather than a council. A district is wide, so check the address itself before counting on a distance.

What this list is, and is not

Source: the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register, which every school in England must keep current, refreshed here with each import. "How full" is pupils on roll against the school's stated capacity, where both are reported. The register carries no fees, no entrance requirements and no inspection grades for independent schools: those are on each school's own site and the Independent Schools Inspectorate's. A school missing here is not registered in Southwark, which for a school on a boundary can mean it is listed under the neighbouring council.

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