South Bank University Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Southwark. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for South Bank University Academy.

London, SE172TP Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
50.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.16
English & Maths grade 4+ %
53.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.2%
Continue in education or training
50.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 57.0%
Sustained employment
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 27.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
9 May 2017
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Trafalgar Street
London, SE172TP
Phone
2072773000
Website
southbankua.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140221
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Trafalgar Street, London, SE17 2TP
Website
www.southbankua.org.uk
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SOUTH BANK ACADEMIES
Capacity
900 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
569
Free School Meals
52.5% (299 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.7%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
32.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
44.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.3
English Attainment 8:
9.5
Maths Attainment 8:
8.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.3
Ebacc English:
95.8%
Ebacc Entry:
13.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
64.2%
Ebacc Languages:
29.2%
Ebacc Maths:
99.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
94.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.16
Progress 8 Range:
-0.42 to 0.10
University Progression:
53.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
57.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
27.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
12.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
53%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
60 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
32 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
63
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
569 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(11 students)

Strong performance in 2 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Create a better future"

Social justice Kindness and empathy Endeavour Community

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from the Principal describing SBUA as a dynamic, caring and inclusive school in Southwark, part of the LSBU Group, focused on strong outcomes and excellent destinations, with open invitations to visit or tour.

Facilities

High-spec facilities and equipment Chromebook provided for every student

Curriculum Highlights

Pathways programme; enrichment, personal development and wellbeing programmes; LSBU Group partnership in curriculum enrichment

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

After school and holiday programme; bespoke mentoring and tutoring; extensive advice and guidance; guest speaker programme; workplace visits.

SEND Provision

SBUA provides a safe and supportive environment for students with SEND; SENDCO is Mr R Jones; SEND policy is available to view.

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