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South Bank University Academy
Trafalgar Street, London, SE17 2TP, Southwark
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.7 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
491
Capacity
900
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
55%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.5, placing it in the top 73% of schools in the UK. While 61% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is relatively low at 7%. However, 64% of pupils successfully move on to higher education, indicating a supportive environment for post-secondary aspirations.
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Last inspected: 9 May 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.5 | Bottom 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 61% | Bottom 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 38% | Bottom 36% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 20% | Bottom 27% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 13% | Bottom 27% UK |
University Destinations
| 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%. | 64% | Above 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%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 55 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African29.9%
Mixed Other12.8%
Other11.8%
Black Caribbean10.6%
White Other10.2%
White British6.9%
Black Other4.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.5%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.8%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.48831, -0.08924 · SE17 2TP
School details
Local authoritySouthwark
RegionLondon
URN140221
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.southbankua.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is South Bank University Academy rated by Ofsted?
South Bank University Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 May 2017.
Is South Bank University Academy a good school?
South Bank University Academy scores 33.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at South Bank University Academy in GCSEs?
South Bank University Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.5. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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