South Bank University Academy
Secondary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–19 · London, Southwark
South Bank University Academy is a secondary school in London, Southwark for ages 11–19 (academy sponsor led).
Key facts
- Address
- Trafalgar Street, London, SE17 2TP
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Southwark
- Pupils on roll
- 405 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 48.4% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 6 May 2026
Strengths
- “Pupils follow an ambitious curriculum that is carefully designed.”
- “Teaching is generally effective and pupils typically achieve well, including in national tests.”
- “Pupils describe the school as welcoming.”
To improve
- “Some pupils do not attend school regularly.”
- “This means they miss important learning and do not build knowledge securely over time.”
- “Outcomes for A levels have been below national averages over time, although there are signs of improvements.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 9 July 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 38% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 41.5 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | D+ | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Southwark.
- Ark Walworth Academy 0.4 mi School remains Good
- St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School 0.4 mi Good
- Ark All Saints Academy 0.8 mi School remains Good
- Harris Academy Bermondsey 0.9 mi Not judged
- Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 0.9 mi Requires improvement
- Sacred Heart Catholic School 1.0 mi Outstanding
- City of London Academy (Southwark) 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Haberdashers' Borough Academy 1.0 mi Good