The Southbank School Guide: A Guide to Southbank’s Primary and Secondary Schools

Looking in Southbank for a good primary school?

Southbank offers a mix of state-funded and independent primary schools, providing parents with a choice depending on their priorities, whether it’s academic courses, pastoral care, small class sizes or faith-based education.

Oasis Academy Primary School

A well-established state primary school in the heart of the Southbank community, Oasis is a school recognised for its strong leadership, effective teaching and supportive environment, where pupils achieve solid results.

The school places a strong emphasis on inclusion and community, creating a welcoming atmosphere for those from a wide range of backgrounds.

Nursery provision is also available, helping to provide a smooth transition into reception and beyond. The school is also part of a wider Oasis group, which includes a secondary and sixth form option, allowing for a smoother transition.

Highlights:

• Inclusive, community-focused ethos
• Links to secondary and sixth form education

Ages:

3-11

Location:

Great Guildford Street, London SE1

London Christian School

The London Christian School is an independent primary school offering small class sizes for a personalised approach to learning. The curriculum is rigorous and creative, supporting development across core subjects, such as maths and literacy, alongside languages and arts.

Pastoral care, personal development and its Christian ethos form important aspects of the school’s offering, while its 11+ support ensures students are ready to progress into a range of competitive secondary schools.

Highlights:

• Broad, well-structured curriculum
• Small class sizes

Ages:

3-11

Location:

Tabard Street, London SE1

St George’s Cathedral Catholic Primary School

St George’s Cathedral Catholic Primary School is a popular faith-based primary. The highly rated school is known for maintaining excellent academic results, while its Catholic values help to create a supportive learning environment.

Pupils are encouraged to achieve well academically, while developing confidence, respect and a sense of responsibility. Its central location makes it particularly convenient for families living near Waterloo and the riverside.

Highlights:

• Catholic ethos
• Strong academic outcomes

Ages:

3-11

Location:

Lambeth Road, London SE1

Southbank Secondary Schools

Southbank is also home to a number of highly rated state academies and leading independent schools, all within walking distance of our development, or just across the river.

Oasis Academy Southbank

The secondary counterpart to the local Oasis primary school, Oasis Academy  has built a strong reputation for based around its elevated academic standards, with high expectations set for behaviour and achievement, reflected in aspiration and resilience being two of the school’s core values.

The school offers a broad curriculum and a central location, which also makes it quite a competitive place to get into.

Highlights:

• Strong academic results
• Sixth form provision

Ages:

11-19

Location:

Waterloo Road, London SE1

City of London School

Located just across the river, the City of London School is one of the city’s leading independent boys’ secondary schools. Admission is selective and typically involves an assessment and an interview.

Widely recognised for its students’ exceptional academic performance, the school has a proven track record of outstanding GCSE and A-Level results with many students progressing into top universities across the country. Co-curricular opportunities are also available, supporting students’ development in sports, music, drama, and leadership.

The school also aims to build a supportive community centered around three core principles – being kind, being aware and being ready – placing importance on personal responsibility alongside academic excellence.

Highlights:

• Exceptional academic performance
• High progression into top universities

Ages:

10-18

Location:

Queen Victoria Street, London EC4

Brilliant schools, right on your doorstep

Living in Southbank opens you up to a wide range of excellent schools, all within easy reach.

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