Page updated 11 Oct 2026
Schools in Clapham
A south London district centred on Clapham Common, popular with young families and professionals. Below are the 92 schools within about 1.7 km of the heart of Clapham — 21 primary, 5 secondary, 61 nurseries — grouped by phase, nearest first. Every Ofsted rating, set of results and catchment area is on each school’s page.
Top-rated near Clapham
The Willow Nursery (Outstanding) · South Bank Colleges (Lambeth College) Nursery (Outstanding) · Clapham Montessori (Outstanding) · Clapham Park Montessori and Infant Community (Outstanding)
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Primary schools (21)
StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic
Profile updated · DfE GIAS272 pupilsAges 3-11
Good· our summary
StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England
Profile updated · DfE GIAS176 pupilsAges 3-11
Good
IndependentPrimary+ NurseryPartially Selective
Profile updated · DfE GIASAcademically selective
668 pupilsAges 2-13
Independent
StatePrimary+ NurseryMuslim
Profile updated · DfE GIASOfsted Outstanding
235 pupilsAges 3-11
Outstanding
StatePrimary+ Nursery
Profile updated · DfE GIASOfsted Outstanding
372 pupilsAges 3-11
Outstanding
IndependentPrimary+ Nursery
Profile updated · DfE GIASOfsted Outstanding
141 pupilsAges 2-11
Outstanding
StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic
Profile updated · DfE GIASOfsted Outstanding
404 pupilsAges 3-11
Outstanding
StatePrimaryResourced Provision+ Nursery
Profile updated · DfE GIASHas SEN Unit
387 pupilsAges 3-11
Good
StatePrimary+ Nursery
Profile updated · DfE GIAS332 pupilsAges 2-11
Good
Secondary schools (5)
IndependentSecondary
Profile updated · DfE GIASOfsted Outstanding
106 pupilsAges 11-16
Outstanding
StateSecondaryResourced ProvisionRoman Catholic
Profile updated · DfE GIASOfsted Outstanding · Has SEN Unit
1197 pupilsAges 11-18
Outstanding
Sixth form & college (4)
StatePost-16
Profile updated · DfE GIASOfsted Outstanding
394 pupilsAges 16-19
Outstanding
StatePost-16Roman Catholic
Profile updated · DfE GIASOfsted Outstanding
Ages 16-19
Outstanding
Special & alternative provision (1)
StateSpecial School
Profile updated · DfE GIAS163 pupilsAges 11-18
Strong· our summary
Nurseries & early years (61)
IndependentDay Nursery
Profile updated · DfE GIASGood
IndependentNursery School
Profile updated · DfE GIASExpected· our summary
Showing the 24 closest of 61. See the rest on the map.
Clapham is in Lambeth — see every school in the borough, or compare the best primaries and secondaries.
Nearby areas
Distances are straight-line from the centre of Clapham. 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.