How many schools are in Camberwell?

There are 90 schools within about 1.5 km of the heart of Camberwell, including 21 primary, 6 secondary and 54 nurseries / early-years settings. School Atlas ranks them by distance and most recent inspection grade.

What are the best schools in Camberwell?

The highest-rated schools near Camberwell by latest Ofsted grade include Sacred Heart Catholic School, Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School, John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes, Camberwell Grove. Each school's full inspection history, exam results and catchment area is on its School Atlas profile.

Are there nurseries in Camberwell?

Yes — there are 54 nurseries and early-years settings within about 1.5 km of Camberwell, listed below alongside primary and secondary schools with their latest Ofsted grades.

Which is the closest school to Camberwell?

The closest school to the centre of Camberwell is N Family Club Camberwell, about 128 metres away.

Data refreshed 23 Sept 2026

Schools in Camberwell

An inner south London district in the borough of Southwark, near Denmark Hill. Below are the 90 schools within about 1.5 km of the heart of Camberwell — 21 primary, 6 secondary, 54 nurseries — grouped by phase, nearest first. Every Ofsted rating, set of results and catchment area is on each school’s page.

Top-rated near Camberwell

Sacred Heart Catholic School (Outstanding) · Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School (Outstanding) · John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes (Outstanding) · Camberwell Grove (Outstanding)

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Primary schools (21)

Crawford Primary School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

285 pupilsAges 3-11

Goodoverall

Lyndhurst Primary School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

495 pupilsAges 3-11

GoodMonitoring visit

Brunswick Park Primary School

StatePrimaryResourced Provision+ Nursery

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Has SEN Unit

415 pupilsAges 3-11

Goodoverall

St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

209 pupilsAges 7-11

GoodMonitoring visit

St Joseph's Catholic Infants School

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

147 pupilsAges 3-7

GoodMonitoring visit

St John the Divine Church of England Primary School

StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

97 pupilsAges 3-11

Good

St George's Church of England Primary School

StatePrimaryChurch of England

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

136 pupilsAges 4-11

Good

Loughborough Primary School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

257 pupilsAges 2-11

GoodMonitoring visit

Oliver Goldsmith Primary School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

358 pupilsAges 3-11

Good

John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes

StatePrimarySEN Unit+ Nursery

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Ofsted Outstanding · Has SEN Unit

452 pupilsAges 3-11

Outstanding

Christ Church Primary SW9

StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

169 pupilsAges 3-11

Good

The Villa

IndependentPrimary+ Nursery

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

180 pupilsAges 2-7

Inspected — grade pending

Grove Primary School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

205 pupilsAges 3-11

GoodMonitoring visit

St Saviour's Church of England Primary School

StatePrimaryChurch of England

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

114 pupilsAges 4-11

GoodMonitoring visit

Angel Oak Academy

StatePrimary

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Ofsted Outstanding

388 pupilsAges 4-11

OutstandingMonitoring visit

St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School

StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

158 pupilsAges 3-11

Good

Van Gogh Primary

StatePrimaryResourced Provision+ Nursery

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Has SEN Unit

239 pupilsAges 3-11

Good

Michael Faraday School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

429 pupilsAges 3-11

GoodMonitoring visit

St Peter's Church of England Primary School

StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

134 pupilsAges 3-11

GoodMonitoring visit

St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

228 pupilsAges 3-11

GoodMonitoring visit

St Paul's Church of England Primary School

StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

207 pupilsAges 2-11

Good

Secondary schools (5)

Arco Academy

IndependentSecondary

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

17 pupilsAges 11-16

Independent

Sacred Heart Catholic School

StateSecondaryRoman Catholic

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Ofsted Outstanding

950 pupilsAges 11-18

Outstanding

Saint Gabriel's College

StateSecondaryChurch of England

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

581 pupilsAges 11-16

GoodMonitoring visit

Ark All Saints Academy

StateSecondaryChurch of England

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

568 pupilsAges 11-18

GoodMonitoring visit

Harris Academy Peckham

StateSecondary

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

458 pupilsAges 11-16

Outstandingoverall

All-through schools (4–18) (1)

The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service

StateAll-through

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Ages 4-14

Check Ofsted report ↗

Sixth form & college (1)

Camberwell College of Arts

StatePost-16

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Check Ofsted report ↗

Special & alternative provision (8)

Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School

StateSpecial SchoolSocial, Emotional & Mental Health

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Ofsted Outstanding

1 pupilsAges 4-19

OutstandingMonitoring visit

PhoenixPlace

IndependentSpecial SchoolSpecific Learning Difficulty

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

30 pupilsAges 11-16

Goodoverall

Spa School Camberwell

StateSpecial School

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

114 pupilsAges 4-16

Good

Highshore School

StateSpecial SchoolSpecific Learning Difficulty

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

163 pupilsAges 11-19

GoodMonitoring visit

Tuke School

StateSpecial SchoolAutism (ASD)

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

102 pupilsAges 11-19

Strongoverall

Evolve Academy

StatePupil Referral Unit

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

71 pupilsAges 5-16

Needs attentionoverall

Cherry Garden School

StateSpecial SchoolSpecific Learning Difficulty

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Ofsted Outstanding

112 pupilsAges 2-11

Outstanding

Heron Academy

StateSpecial SchoolSpecific Learning Difficulty

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

86 pupilsAges 11-19

Strongoverall

Nurseries & early years (54)

N Family Club Camberwell

IndependentDay Nursery

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Awaiting first inspection

Junior Adventures Group @ Camberwell

IndependentNursery School

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Awaiting first inspection

Bright Explorers Day Nursery - Camberwell Church Street

IndependentDay Nursery

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Good

Ypm Afterschool Club At Crawford Primary School

IndependentNursery School

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Childcare Register: Met

Smart childcare services

IndependentDay Nursery

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Awaiting first inspection

Camberwell After School Project

IndependentNursery School

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Good

Fruit Tree Day Nursery

IndependentDay Nursery

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Good

The Play Shelter After School Club @ Brunswick Park

IndependentNursery School

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Childcare Register: Met

Mini Treasures Nursery

IndependentDay Nursery

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Good

Bestway International Christian Centre

IndependentNursery School

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Awaiting first inspection

LITTLE ANGE'S DAYCARE

IndependentDay Nursery

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Expectedoverall

Junior Adventures Group @ Lyndhurst SE5

IndependentNursery School

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Childcare Register: Met

Jaegar Academy HC

IndependentNursery School

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Childcare Register: Met

Mulberry Outdoor Preschool

IndependentNursery School

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Good

Premier Learning

IndependentNursery School

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Childcare Register: Met

Sunshine Fruits Nursery Camberwell

IndependentDay Nursery

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Good

Mini Treasures Children Centre

IndependentDay Nursery

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Good

Bethwin Road Playground

IndependentNursery School

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Childcare Register: Met

Pacca Out Of School Project

IndependentNursery School

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Good

Nicki Day Nursery Ltd

IndependentDay Nursery

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Good

Armadillos Preschool And Nursery

IndependentDay Nursery

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Good

Bananarama Daycare

IndependentNursery School

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Awaiting first inspection

The Nest Pre-School CIC

IndependentNursery School

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Good

Park Cottage Nursery

IndependentDay Nursery

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Awaiting first inspection

Showing the 24 closest of 54. See the rest on the map.

Camberwell is in Southwark — see every school in the borough, or compare the best primaries and secondaries.

Nearby areas

Distances are straight-line from the centre of Camberwell. This is an approximate area, not an official boundary — always check each school’s own admissions and catchment details. Looking more broadly? Browse all schools on the map or see schools by local authority.