The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.5
2.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.55
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 123 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 491
- Capacity
- 55%
- FSM
- 46.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Trust
- SOUTH BANK ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mrs Annette Moses (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Trafalgar Street, London, SE17 2TP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrunswick Park Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
PhoenixPlace
Independent · 1.3km away
Arco Academy
Independent · 1.5km away
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Saint Gabriel's College
Secondary · 1.6km away
Camberwell College of Arts
Miscellaneous · 1.7km away
Crawford Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is South Bank University Academy's Ofsted rating?
South Bank University Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Bank University Academy?
South Bank University Academy currently has 491 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Bank University Academy take?
South Bank University Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is South Bank University Academy?
South Bank University Academy is in London, SE17 2TP, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Bank University Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, South Bank University Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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