School Streets

School Street schemes offer a proactive solution for school communities to tackle air pollution, poor health and road danger reduction. A School Streets scheme will encourage a healthier lifestyle and active travel to school for families and lead to a better environment for everyone.

How it works

A School Street is where one or more roads (or a part of a road) near a school entrance are temporarily close to motor traffic at the beginning and end of the school day, creating a pedestrian and cycle only zone.

The schemes are enforced using number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras. The cameras are placed at the entrance to the road within the School Streets zone. Any vehicles that enter the road during the restriction times that do not have a School Streets permit will be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).

All of our School Streets operate Monday to Friday during term times.

Check our list of School Street locations and operating times.

Exemption

Who can apply for an exemption

• vehicles registered to residents and businesses within the extent of the proposed scheme
• emergency vehicles
• registered school minibuses
• SEND vehicles
• registered blue badge holders
• registered Carers

All vehicles already parked in a School Streets zone before the times of School Street operation will be able to leave without penalty.

Who cannot apply for an exemption

• drivers who have a valid CPZ permit for the area, but are not residents or working at a business on a road within a School Streets zone
• visitors
• parents
• deliveries
• taxis

Apply for a permit

You can apply for a permit using the online form if you're a resident or business with an address within a School Streets zone. 

Apply for a permit

Further information will be posted to eligible residents closer to the scheme's implementation.

Blue badge holders

Blue badge holders who are school staff, carers dropping off or collecting pupils to the school and SEND vehicles, can request an exemption by emailing parking@southwark.gov.uk with the following information:

• name of the School Street
• copy of your disabled badge on both sides
• phone number
• vehicle details
• date of birth
• full address
• proof of address

Current School Streets

• Alfred Salter Primary School

  Restrictions apply Monday to Friday, term time only between 8am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5pm

  Roads included within the School Street zone - Quebec Way

  School Street was introduced in April 2022

  Permit code SC18

• Alleyn’s Junior School

  Restrictions apply Monday to Friday, term time only between 8am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5pm

  Roads included within the School Street zone - Hillsboro Road

  School Street was introduced in April 2022

  Permit code SC14

• Bessemer Grange Primary School

  Restrictions apply Monday to Friday, term time only between 8am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5pm

  Roads included within the School Street zone - Nairne Grove

  School Street was introduced in January 2023

  Permit code SC1

• Brunswick Park Primary School

  Restrictions apply Monday to Friday, term time only between 8am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5pm

  Roads included within the School Street zone - Picton Street

  School Street was introduced in April 2022

  Permit code SC17

• Camelot Primary School

  Restrictions apply Monday to Friday, term time only between 8am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5pm

  Roads included within the School Street zone - Bird in Bush Road

  School Street was introduced in June 2023

  Permit code SC23

• Crawford Primary School

  Restrictions apply Monday to Friday, term time only between 8am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5pm

  Roads included within the School Street zone - Crawford Road

  School Street was introduced in April 2022

  Permit code SC12

• Charles Dickens Primary School

  Restrictions apply Monday to Friday, term time only between 8am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5pm

  Roads included within the School Street zone - Toulmin Street

  School Street was introduced in April 2022

  Permit code SC19

• Dulwich Wood Primary School, Kingsdale and Dulwich Prep

  Restrictions apply Monday to Friday, term time only between 8am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5pm

  Roads included within the School Street zone - Bowen Drive, Seeley Drive and Lyall Avenue

  School Street was introduced in September 2023

  Permit code SC24

• East Dulwich Harris Academy

  Restrictions apply Monday to Friday, term time only between 8am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5pm

  Roads included within the School Street zone - Landcroft Road

  School Street was introduced in April 2022

  Permit code SC5

• Goose Green Primary School

  Restrictions apply Monday to Friday, term time only between 8am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5pm

  Roads included within the School Street zone - Elsie Road

  School Street was introduced in February 2022

  Permit code SC2

• Goodrich Primary School

  Restrictions apply Monday to Friday, term time only between 8am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5pm

  Roads included within the School Street zone - Dunstan’s Road

  School Street was introduced in January 2023 

  Permit code SC8

• Heber Primary School

  Restrictions apply Monday to Friday, term time only between 8am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5pm

  Roads included within the School Street zone - Heber Road

  School Street was introduced in April 2022 

  Permit code SC11

• Hollydale Primary School

  Restrictions apply Monday to Friday, term time only between 8am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5pm

  Roads included within the School Street zone - Hollydale Road

  School Street was introduced in April 2022

  Permit code SC6

• Ivydale Primary School

  Restrictions apply Monday to Friday, term time only between 8am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5pm

  Roads included within the School Street zone - Inverton Road and Lanbury Road

  School Street was introduced in April 2022

  Permit code SC15

• JAGS

  Restrictions apply Monday to Friday, term time only between 8am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5pm

  Roads included within the School Street zone - Green Dale

  School Street was introduced in February 2024 

  Permit code SC10

• Lyndhurst Primary School

  Restrictions apply Monday to Friday, term time only between 8am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5pm

  Roads included within the School Street zone - Grove Lane

  School Street was introduced in December 2023

  Permit code SC26

• Robert Browning Primary School

  Restrictions apply Monday to Friday, term time only between 8am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5pm

  Roads included within the School Street zone - Morecambe Street

  School Street was introduced in June 2020

  Permit code SC3

• St Francis Primary School

  Restrictions apply Monday to Friday, term time only between 8am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5pm

  Roads included within the School Street zone - Friary Road

  School Street was introduced in April 2022

  Permit code SC4

• St George's C of E Primary School

  Restrictions apply Monday to Friday, term time only between 8am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5pm

  Roads included within the School Street zone - Coleman Road

  School Street was introduced in April 2022

  Permit code SC13

• St James Primary School

  Restrictions apply Monday to Friday, term time only between 8am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5pm

  Roads included within the School Street zone - Alexis Street and Linsey Street

  School Street was introduced in April 2022

  Permit code SC16

• St Johns and St Clements Primary School

  Restrictions apply Monday to Friday, term time only between 8am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5pm

  Roads included within the School Street zone - Adys Road

  School Street was introduced in February 2023

  Permit code SC7

• St Joseph's Camberwell RC Infants School

  Restrictions apply Monday to Friday, term time only between 8am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5pm

  Roads included within the School Street zone - Toulon Street

  School Street was introduced in April 2022

  Permit code SC20

• St Mary Magdalene C of E Primary School

  Restrictions apply Monday to Friday, term time only between 8am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5pm

  Roads included within the School Street zone - Pilkington Road

  School Street was introduced in April 2022

  Permit code SC21

• Surrey Square Primary School (experimental)

  Restrictions apply Monday to Friday, term time only between 8am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5pm

  Roads included within the School Street zone - Surrey Square

  School Street was introduced in May 2023

  Permit code SC22

What's next and how to get in touch

Since we introduced the programme in 2018, we now have 25 School Streets schemes across Southwark intending to get at least three new schools signed up each year. Where School Streets haven’t been practical in some locations, we have done work to improve access with wider footways for walking, cycling and scooting outside 11 of the schools in the borough.

The existing School Street schemes have shown that enlisting the full involvement of the school and community is key to success.

We will continue working closely with our schools to actively campaign on improving road safety and air quality while reporting road safety concerns in their school area. We will assess schools based on criteria that consider their location and whether they are on a low or medium traffic route.

If you're interested in your school taking part in the Southwark School Streets programme, email highways@southwark.gov.uk.

Page last updated: 19 June 2024