East London Arts & Music vs South Bank University Sixth Form
A head-to-head comparison of two sixth form schools in London, England, 11 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East London Arts & Music
London · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
292 students
South Bank University Sixth Form
London · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
294 students
| Measure | East London Arts & Music London, London | South Bank University Sixth Form London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Sixth form | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 292 | 294 |
| Pupils on roll | 292 | 294 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 49% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.7 | 32.9 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | elam.co.uk/ | www.sbusixth.ac.uk/ |
The verdict
- •South Bank University Sixth Form is the larger school with 294 students compared with 292.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East London Arts & Music better than South Bank University Sixth Form?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East London Arts & Music and South Bank University Sixth Form?
About 11 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East London Arts & Music: 292. South Bank University Sixth Form: 294. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East London Arts & Music and South Bank University Sixth Form rank in London?
East London Arts & Music is unranked and South Bank University Sixth Form is unranked among sixth form schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).