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South Bank University Academy

Southwark, SE17 2TPSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
Progress 8
-0.16
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
15 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#1,919
of 3,141 nationally

About South Bank University Academy

South Bank University Academy’s headline Progress 8 score of -0.16 sits well below the Southwark local authority average of 0.46, placing it 18th out of 19 secondary schools in the borough. That gap is significant — the LA average is nearly two-thirds of a grade per subject higher per pupil. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 44.4, which measures average GCSE performance across eight subjects, also trails the typical picture in Southwark. On the positive side, the school’s overall Progress 8 banding is rated as ‘Average’ nationally, meaning it is not among the lowest-performing schools in the country, but in a competitive London borough like Southwark, it is clearly an outlier. The school’s Ebacc entry rate of 23.3% is modest, and the percentage of pupils achieving a grade 5 or above in English and maths (basics95Pct) is 37.5%, compared with 59.2% achieving a grade 4 or above. For families prioritising strong academic progress relative to the local competition, this school will not be the obvious choice.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressTrafalgar Street, London, Southwark, SE17 2TP
HeadteacherAnnette Moses
Local AuthoritySouthwark
Number of Pupils491
Free School Meals (FSM)46.9%
School Capacity491 / 900 (55% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (9 Jun 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Art StudiosSwimming PoolLibrarySixth Form CentreSports HallICT SuiteAstro Turf

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

FootballRugbyCricketTennisRowingDanceBasketball

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraYoung EnterpriseGardeningModel United NationsCodingScience ClubNewspaperDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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South Bank University Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.