South Bank University Academy
#518 of 640 secondary schools in London
#3131 of 4,090 nationally
About South Bank University Academy
South Bank University Academy is a academy secondary located in London, in the Southwark local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 11–19. In 2025 it enrolled 405 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 26.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary schools in England and 518th of 640 ranked secondary schools in London. Its strongest component is grade 5+ in english & maths (42th percentile), and its weakest is a level points per entry (8th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 405; capacity filled 45%; grade 4+ english & maths 60.7%; ebacc average points 3.60.
There are 1547 schools in London; South Bank University Academy ranks 1170th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)41.5
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)38.4%
- A level points per entry (10%)24.5
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)53%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Bank University Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 405
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 53%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 45%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- Attainment 8
- 41.5
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 38.4%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 60.7%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 3.60
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
- A level points per entry
- 24.5
- Average points per A level entry (A* = 60, E = 10).
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Schools near South Bank University Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Robert Browning Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
185 students · 240 m away
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
299 students · 267 m away
Michael Faraday School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
429 students · 345 m away
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
134 students · 368 m away
Oasis Academy Surrey Square
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
444 students · 435 m away
Victory Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
112 students · 572 m away
Ark Walworth Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
973 students · 689 m away
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
620 students · 716 m away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
207 students · 720 m away
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
452 students · 802 m away
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Harris Clapham Sixth Form
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394 students
Canary Wharf Secondary
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Bank University Academy a good school?
South Bank University Academy has a Success Index (England) of 26.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #518 of 640 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Bank University Academy rank in London?
South Bank University Academy ranks #518 of 640 secondary schools in London and #3131 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Bank University Academy?
South Bank University Academy had 405 students in 2025.
Is South Bank University Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
South Bank University Academy is classified as a secondary covering Ages 11–19. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near South Bank University Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Bank University Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.