South Bank University Academy vs St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 716 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Bank University Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
405 students
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
620 students
| Measure | South Bank University Academy London, London | St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #518 of 640 | #331 of 640 |
| National rank | #3131 of 4,090 | #1663 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 405 | 620 |
| Pupils on roll | 405 | 620 |
| Free school meals | 53% | 53.4% |
| Capacity filled | 45% | 75.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.5 | 52.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.4% | 54% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.7% | 73.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.60 | 4.43 |
| A level points per entry | 24.5 | 31.2 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.southbankua.org.uk | www.ssso.southwark.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.3 vs 26.4).
- •St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 405.
- •South Bank University Academy is a academy school while St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •South Bank University Academy is co-educational and St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School is girls.
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 South Bank University Academy better than St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School ranks higher (56.3 vs 26.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are South Bank University Academy and St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School?
About 716 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
South Bank University Academy: 405. St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School: 620. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do South Bank University Academy and St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School rank in London?
South Bank University Academy is 518th of 640 and St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School is 331st of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).