Within easy reach of this property are a wide range of local schools, a London Overground station a short walk away and a wide range of local amenities.
On schooling, the area is well-served at both primary and secondary level. There are eight good or outstanding primary schools within two miles, including St John's Roman Catholic Primary School (assessed as outstanding by Locrating) about a 10 minute walk, and Deptford Park Primary School (rated good by Ofsted) about a 7 minute walk. St John's Roman Catholic ranks in the top 2% of schools nationally. Alfred Salter Primary School is the most popular local primary school, attended by around 23% of pupils nearby. Parents also frequently choose Rotherhithe Primary School.
There are eight good or outstanding secondary schools within five miles, including St Michael's Catholic College (assessed as outstanding by Locrating) just over a mile, and Bacon's College (rated good by Ofsted) around a 13 minute walk. St Michael's Catholic ranks in the top 8% of schools at GCSE level. The strongest local intake is at Bacon's, with around 28% of pupils nearby. Another popular secondary option is City of London Academy (Southwark). Bacon's and City of London (Southwark) both offer sixth form provision for A-level or equivalent study.
The area has many independent schools, including Buttercup Primary School (1.8 miles), Daffodil Preparatory School (1.8 miles), Jamiatul Ummah School (1.6 miles) and London Islamic School (1.8 miles).
School admissions are never certain, but based on historical admissions patterns at primary level Deptford Park and Alfred Salter, rated good by Ofsted (about a 10 minute walk) are both likely within catchment and at secondary level Bacon's is likely within catchment and Deptford Green School, assessed as good by Locrating (around a 20 minute walk) is fairly likely within catchment for this property.
For transport, Surrey Quays station serving London Overground is the nearest connection, about a 8 minute walk. Further connections are available at Canada Water and South Bermondsey. Local bus services are accessible, with the nearest stop a 2 minute walk away. A cycle hire point is available at Canada Water Station (around a 12 minute walk). A ferry terminal at Greenland Pier is about a 6 minute walk away.
Day to day essentials are well covered with Tesco Express (a minute's walk), Spar (a 2 minute walk) and Co-Op Food (a 3 minute walk). Outdoor options include Podium Garden and Mary Rose Square, both a 3 minute walk away. Dining and drinking options nearby include Plough Way Deli, Wolfys Bar and The Pear Tree @ Greenland Place (a 2 minute walk). Healthcare is well covered locally, with a GP surgery at Grove Medical Centre (a 4 minute walk), a pharmacy at Pepys Pharmacy (a 5 minute walk) and an NHS dentist at Surrey Quays Dental Practice (about a 6 minute walk). Health and fitness options include Surrey Docks Watersports Centre and Surrey Docks Fitness And Water Sports Centre (a 2 minute walk). A marina at South Dock Marina is nearby (a 4 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.
