Schools in London
Moving to London? These are the schools closest to the centre of London, Greater London — each with how far it is and a link to its latest Ofsted report.
Nearest doesn't mean a guaranteed place: catchment areas are set by Greater London Authority and shift year to year. Use this to get a feel for the area, then check the official rules on GOV.UK school admissions. Popular areas locally include Greenwich, Brixton and Walthamstow.
Last updated: August 2026
Nearest schools to London centre
- 0.4 mi
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
Primary · W1D 7LF
- 0.7 mi
St Matthew's School, Westminster
Primary · SW1P 2DG
- 0.7 mi
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Primary · WC2B 5SU
- 0.7 mi
Westminster City School
Secondary · SW1E 5HJ
- 0.7 mi
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Primary · WC2B 5NA
- 0.8 mi
The Grey Coat Hospital
Secondary · SW1P 2DY
- 0.8 mi
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Primary · W1K 2XH
- 0.8 mi
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
Primary · SW1P 2QQ
- 0.9 mi
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Primary · SW1P 1EP
- 0.9 mi
All Souls CofE Primary School
Primary · W1W 7JJ
- 1.0 mi
Oasis Academy South Bank Primary
Primary · SE1 7RH
- 1.0 mi
London Nautical, City of London Academy
Secondary · SE1 9NA
These are the schools nearest the centre of London. Checking a specific street or estate? Open the school checker and enter the postcode to centre the results there — with catchment guidance and how the data works.
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Common questions
- How do I check schools in a specific London postcode?
- This page shows the schools nearest the centre of London. For a specific street or estate, enter its postcode in the school checker and you'll get the nearest schools to that exact point.
- Are these the best schools in London?
- We don't rank schools — we show the nearest ones and link each to its live Ofsted report so you can judge for yourself. Ofsted moved to report cards under a new framework in late 2025, so open the report for the current picture.
- How do I apply for a school place in London?
- You apply through Greater London Authority, not the school directly, and the deadlines are firm — usually mid-January for primary and the end of October for secondary. GOV.UK's school admissions pages link to the council's application process.