South Bank University Academy Catchment Area
South Bank University Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in London, Southwark , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 491 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-19
Age range
491
Pupils
900
Capacity
55%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
South Bank University Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for South Bank University Academy?
The catchment area for South Bank University Academy is the geographic zone Southwark uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Southwark publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, South Bank University Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Southwark. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Southwark before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Southwark catchment area documents →South Bank University Academy: 900 places, 55% filled: places available
South Bank University Academy has a published admission number of 900 places. 491 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 55%. At 55% full, the school currently has headroom below its 900 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 46.9% of pupils at South Bank University Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Southwark publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Southwark school admissions →
South Bank University Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Trafalgar Street, London, SE17 2TP
- Local authority
- Southwark
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-19 years
- Free school meals
- 46.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140221
Other Secondary Schools in London
If South Bank University Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.
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The Camden School for Girls Catchment Area
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to South Bank University Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: South Bank University Academy
What is the catchment area for South Bank University Academy? ▾
The catchment area for South Bank University Academy is the geographic zone Southwark uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Southwark publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is South Bank University Academy oversubscribed? ▾
South Bank University Academy has a capacity of 900 places and currently has 491 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Southwark.
What is the admissions policy for South Bank University Academy? ▾
Admission to South Bank University Academy is managed by Southwark. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does South Bank University Academy cover? ▾
South Bank University Academy is a secondary school in London, Southwark, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for South Bank University Academy? ▾
South Bank University Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.