Oasis Academy South Bank
93%
Capacity
709
Pupils
4.4x
Demand
About Oasis Academy South Bank
Oasis Academy South Bank is a school that parents clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 510 applications for just 115 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.43. That means more than four families applied for every available spot. Of those 510 applications, 125 put the school as their first preference, and 93 first-preference offers were made. This level of demand is a strong signal that local parents see something special here. The school is a mixed, non-religious secondary in Lambeth, with a sixth form, and it serves a notably diverse intake — 65.6 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. Headteacher Anna Richardson leads a school that Ofsted judged Outstanding in its most recent graded inspection in May 2024, a rating it has held across both its recent inspections.
Academically, the school delivers results that are hard to ignore. Its Progress 8 score of 0.81 is classed as well above average, meaning pupils here make significantly more progress than similar students nationally. That score places it second out of 15 schools in Lambeth, and in the top 6 per cent nationally. The local authority average Progress 8 score is just 0.07, so Oasis Academy South Bank is a clear outlier in a positive direction. In English, the progress score is even higher at 1.5. At GCSE, 77.7 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, and 53.6 per cent achieved the English Baccalaureate at that level. At A-level, the school’s value-added score is 0.19, with an average points per entry of 34.35, equivalent to a C+ grade. The sixth form was rated Good by Ofsted, which is the only area not judged Outstanding.
The school offers a solid range of facilities, including a swimming pool, playing fields, music rooms, and a sixth form centre. Sports on offer include rowing, rugby, gymnastics, and tennis, while clubs range from orchestra and choir to Model UN, coding, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The school has a broad SEND offer, with provisions for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health support, among others. With its high oversubscription and strong academic outcomes, this is a school that suits families who want a proven, high-progress state secondary in central London, particularly those who can navigate a competitive admissions process. The school is one of only four Outstanding-rated secondaries in Lambeth, and the nearest other Outstanding school is Lilian Baylis Technology School, 1.4 km away.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | 75 Westminster Bridge Road, London, Lambeth, SE1 7HS |
| Headteacher | Anna Richardson |
| Local Authority | Lambeth |
| Number of Pupils | 709 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 65.6% |
| School Capacity | 709 / 760 (93% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.81)
179th of 3,141
Nationally
74th of 487
In London
2nd of 15
In Lambeth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
39.7
'22/23
31.7
'23/24
34.4
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2375%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 57 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
34%
Russell Group
34%
Top-third HE
2%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)75%
- Employment14%
- Not sustained7%
- Apprenticeship4%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed115
510
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
125 families put this school as their 1st choice (25% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British9.7%
- Mixed9.5%
- White (other)8.6%
- Asian7.9%
- Black4.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
32
Total schools
23
Oversubscribed
19
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oasis Academy South Bank
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
75 Westminster Bridge Road, London
Lambeth, SE1 7HS
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