South Bank University Sixth Form is a 16 plus school in London, serving pupils aged 16 to 19. The school is a academy 16 to 19 sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
South Bank University Sixth Form currently has around 294 pupils on roll, which is about 49% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 63.3% boys and 36.7% girls. Around 0.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 43.5%. caribbean pupils make up about 13.6%
| Address: | 56 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1QS |
| Website: | http://www.sbusixth.ac.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02077386115 |
| School Type: | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led |
| Education phase: | 16 plus |
| Local authority: | Lambeth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Kishan Pithia |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 150380 |
| Age Range: | 16 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 600 |
| Number of Pupils: | 294 |
| Number of Boys: | 186 |
| Number of Girls: | 108 |
| African | 43.50% | 128 |
| Caribbean | 13.60% | 40 |
| Other Black | 6.80% | 20 |
| Other Mixed | 6.50% | 19 |
| White British | 5.80% | 17 |
| Other White | 5.80% | 17 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.10% | 9 |
| Other Asian | 2.70% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 2.70% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 2.40% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 5 |
| Indian | 1.40% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.40% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 732 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , SW2 5BL | - not rated | 61 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , Lambeth SW2 5BL | 4out of 4 | 61 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudbourne Primary School Mandrell Road , Brixton SW2 5EF | 3out of 4 | 230 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashby Mill Primary School Prague Place , Off Lyham Road SW2 5EB | - not rated | 625 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Junior School Tulse Hill Estate , Tulse Hill SW2 2JE | - not rated | 630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank Utc 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 0 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 4 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dick Sheppard School Tulse Hill , SW2 2QA | - not rated | 918 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsingham School Clapham Common , West Side SW4 9AW | - not rated | 947 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 704 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,219 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,875 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brixton College for Further Education 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 1 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JUS Education 12a Danbury Mews , SM6 0BY | - not rated | 209 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill School Mandrell Road , Brixton SW2 5DW | - not rated | 516 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapham Park School 127 Park Hill , Clapham SW4 9PA | - not rated | 839 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Centre Christchurch Road , SW2 2ES | - not rated | 899 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.