This property is well placed, with a wide range of local schools, a London Overground station a short walk away and a wide range of local amenities all within easy reach.
On schooling, the area is well-served at both primary and secondary level. There are ten good or outstanding primary schools within two miles, including St John's Roman Catholic Primary School (assessed as outstanding by Locrating), and Alfred Salter Primary School (rated good by Ofsted), both a 4 minute walk away. St John's Roman Catholic ranks in the top 2% of schools nationally. Alfred Salter attracts the most local pupils, with around 28% attending. St John's Roman Catholic is another common choice for families nearby.
There are seven good or outstanding secondary schools within five miles, including New City College (Attlee A Level Academy) (rated outstanding by Ofsted) around a 17 minute walk, and Bacon's College (rated good by Ofsted) a 3 minute walk. St Michael's Catholic College ranks in the top 9% of schools at GCSE level. The strongest local intake is at Bacon's, with around 33% of pupils nearby. Kingsdale Foundation School is another common choice for families nearby. Bacon's and Bishop Challoner Catholic School both offer sixth form provision for A-level or equivalent study.
The area has many independent schools, including Buttercup Primary School (about a mile), Daffodil Preparatory School (just over a mile), Jamiatul Ummah School (around a 18 minute walk) and London Islamic School (about a mile).
Whilst school admissions cannot be guaranteed, based on past admissions data at primary level Alfred Salter and St John's Roman Catholic are both likely within catchment and at secondary level Bacon's and Bishop Challoner Catholic, rated good by Ofsted (around a 16 minute walk) are both likely within catchment for this property.
For transport, Rotherhithe station serving London Overground is the nearest connection, about a 6 minute walk. Further connections are available at Canada Water and Wapping. Bus services are within easy reach, the closest stop a 3 minute walk away. Cyclists are catered for with a hire point at Canada Water Station, about a 6 minute walk away.
Day to day essentials are well covered with Welcome (a 4 minute walk), Nisa (a 5 minute walk) and Rotherhithe Village (about a 6 minute walk). Green space is well represented, with Wolfe Crescent and Mayflower Park, both a 3 minute walk away. Dining and drinking options nearby include Outdare (a 2 minute walk) and Old Salt Quay and Taylorshaw@Baconscollege, both a 4 minute walk away. Healthcare is well covered locally, with a GP surgery at Albion Street Group Practice (a 5 minute walk), a pharmacy at Campion & Co Chemist (about a 7 minute walk) and an NHS dentist at G K Ooi And Associates (a 3 minute walk). Health and fitness options include Canada Water Studios (a 5 minute walk) and Maple Quays Residents Gym (about a 6 minute walk). Cultural amenities nearby include Brunel Museum (about a 6 minute walk) and The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library and Canada Water Library, both about a 7 minute walk away. There are scenic views to be enjoyed at Stave Hill (a 5 minute walk). Electric vehicle owners will find a charging point at Source London nearby (about a 6 minute walk). Places of worship nearby include Our Lady Of The Immaculate Conception (a 4 minute walk) and Finnish Church In London (about a 6 minute walk).
Local area data provided by Locrating. The criteria which schools use to allocate places can, and do, vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from school and sometimes specific priority areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Always check with the school's admission authority for the current admission arrangements. This data is provided for informational purposes only and we do not accept any liability for decisions based on this data.