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South Bank Colleges
45 Clapham Common Southside, Clapham Common, London, SW4 9BL, Lambeth
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With 39% of students progressing to university, this institution offers pathways for further education, though only 4% gain admission to top-third universities. Limited published data makes it challenging to assess overall student performance comprehensively. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating options for their young adults.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 39% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 113 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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51.45916, -0.14117 · SW4 9BL
School details
Local authorityLambeth
RegionLondon
URN130413
School typeFurther education
Websitewww.southbankcolleges.ac.uk/
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Is South Bank Colleges a good school?
South Bank Colleges scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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