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St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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location_onLondon, SE1 4AN

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

754

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Attainment 8

52.7

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GCSE Rank

#11 in Southwark

#644 of 3,216 nationally

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St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School is a Voluntary aided school secondary school in London, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School is a voluntary aided school in London, Southwark, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 660 pupils on roll, of whom 55% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.7, placing the school #11 in Southwark and #644 of 3,216 nationally. 54.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 24.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 18 A-level subjects. 36.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 15.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.32 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.5× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 6.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

52.7

Grade 5+ E&M

54.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)24.3%

Entering EBacc37.30%

EBacc APS4.43

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41.50%

EBacc APS4.86

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.74

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS4.68

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.65

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS4.54

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.5

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS4.71

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.56

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS4.76

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.32

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.4%

Achieving A*–A15.3%

Achieving A*–B36.5%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered18

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.38

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate98.20%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

16 November 2022

Inspection Report

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25 February 2009

Inspection Report

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08 June 2005

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2022-11-16

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2009-02-25

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.1%(40 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 660 pupils. During this period, there were 42 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	660	42	6.4%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	652	40	6.1%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	740	17	2.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	738	29	3.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	742	45	6.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	751	34	4.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	754	28	3.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	755	30	4.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	754	42	5.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	754	40	5.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	755	24	3.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	751	21	2.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	757	9	1.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	760	29	3.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	746	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	746	23	3.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	746	29	3.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	751	15	2.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	750	20	2.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	755	22	2.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	757	17	2.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	760	13	1.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	754	17	2.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	767	16	2.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	771	13	1.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	766	15	2.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 22 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 13 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 11 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

83.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree39%

agree39%

disagree12%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree22%

agree37%

disagree29%

strongly disagree10%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree24%

agree27%

disagree20%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

not applicable24%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree54%

agree27%

disagree10%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree49%

agree41%

disagree10%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree32%

agree49%

disagree17%

strongly disagree2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree46%

agree39%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree29%

agree59%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree29%

agree39%

disagree12%

strongly disagree10%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes76%

no24%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Church of England)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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The Charter School North Dulwich

The St Thomas the Apostle College

Kingsdale Foundation School

St Michael's Catholic College

Sacred Heart Catholic School

The Charter School East Dulwich