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South Bank University Academy

Southwark, SE17 2TPSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
Progress 8
No data
Applications / places
0.6×
Applications did not exceed published places
15 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#1,919
of 3,141 nationally

About South Bank University Academy

South Bank University Academy is a state-funded secondary school in Southwark, London, for pupils aged 11 to 19 for boys and girls. DfE data records 405 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 900.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (9 Jun 2022). the published Attainment 8 score was 41.5 for 2024/25. the published A-level average grade was D for 2023/24. admissions data records 15 first-preference applications and 26 published places for 2025/26.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
AddressTrafalgar Street, London, Southwark, SE17 2TP
HeadteacherMrs Annette Moses
Local AuthoritySouthwark
Number of Pupils405
Free School Meals (FSM)48.4%
School Capacity405 / 900 (45% 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.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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South Bank University Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.