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South Bank University Academy

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South Bank University Academy

Trafalgar Street, London, SE17 2TP

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
491
Ages
11-19
FSM
46.9%
Attainment 8
41.4
Ofsted
Good
May 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.6%
Basics 9-5
38.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
19.6%
EBacc APS
3.59
EBacc 9-5
8.9%
EBacc 9-4
12.5%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
24.51
A*-A Grades
17.6%
A*-B Grades
25.5%
AAB+ %
17.6%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 45 students entered

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About South Bank University Academy

South Bank University Academy is a secondary school in London, Southwark. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.4. The school has around 491 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Trafalgar Street, London, SE17 2TP | More schools in Southwark

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for South Bank University Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2022 — School remains Good
  2. May 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about South Bank University Academy

What is South Bank University Academy's Ofsted rating?
South Bank University Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are South Bank University Academy's latest exam results?
South Bank University Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is South Bank University Academy located?
South Bank University Academy is a secondary school in London, Southwark (SE17 2TP).
How many pupils attend South Bank University Academy?
South Bank University Academy has around 491 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare South Bank University Academy with other schools?
View South Bank University Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Southwark.