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South Bank University Sixth Form

Lambeth, SW2 1QSSecondaryAges 16–19MixedState
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About South Bank University Sixth Form

South Bank University Sixth Form is a state-funded, mixed sixth-form college in Lambeth, London, serving 294 students aged 16 to 19. It sits within a competitive local landscape of 23 secondary schools in the borough, where only four hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding school is La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School, 1.9 km away. Among its local peers, South Bank University Sixth Form ranks behind The Elms Academy, Oasis Academy South Bank, and Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School, which occupy the top three spots in Lambeth's same-type school rankings. The school is led by headteacher Kishan Pithia and operates from a site that includes a theatre, library, ICT suite, music rooms, science labs, astro turf, a chapel, and a dedicated sixth form centre. Its official sixth form status means it focuses entirely on post-16 education, with no nursery or boarding provision.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range16 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address56 Brixton Hill, London, Lambeth, SW2 1QS
HeadteacherKishan Pithia
Local AuthorityLambeth
Number of Pupils294
School Capacity294 / 600 (49% full)
Sixth FormYes

Facilities

8
TheatreLibraryICT SuiteMusic RoomsScience LabsAstro TurfChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

BadmintonHockeyNetballCricketRugbyFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubYoung EnterpriseFilm ClubDebateOrchestraChoirModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Bank University Sixth Form

Yes, South Bank University Sixth Form provides Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support including: Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, and 1 more provision. Contact the school's SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) for more details.