The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie has been rated ‘outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted inspectors.
Following an inspection between December 7 and 8, Ofsted said the Borough primary school was a place where “all pupils achieve highly” and bullying is “extremely rare”.
It was the school’s first full inspection since 2008 when it was also rated ‘outstanding’. Its top marks meant it was exempt from another inspection until now.
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The Ofsted report said: “Pupils are very proud to attend this school, where they feel part of a big family. They appreciate the strong sense of community that leaders and staff foster. Pupils are very happy here. They benefit hugely from the excellent education on offer.
“Pupils are highly articulate. They discuss their learning and experiences of school life in a very mature manner for their age. Pupils’ behaviour is exceptional and is guided by the school’s values.
“Bullying is extremely rare. Staff deal with it swiftly and effectively, should it happen.”
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Just 18 per cent of schools that receive an ‘outstanding’ rating retain their classification at the next inspection.
In a public statement, the school wrote: “This fantastic outcome is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our staff, the support of our parents and governors and our wonderful pupils.”
In its 2022 results, 97 per cent of pupils attained their expected grades in all the core subjects compared to a national level of 59 per cent.
According to the statement, a Southwark Council representative “had never heard such positive feedback from Ofsted in her whole career as a school improvement partner”.
Southwark has one of the best education records in London, with 98 per cent of its schools rated good or outstanding.
It is also one of only five local authorities providing free healthy schools to all primary school pupils.
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie is a Church of England primary school with classes from reception to year six.