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University Academy of Engineering South Bank
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University Academy of Engineering South Bank
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- Southwark SE17 2TP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils receive a good-quality education and they achieve well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are confident and ambitious; they enjoy their time at school and concentrate well in lessons.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use their very good subject knowledge to encourage pupils.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide helpful guidance and support that lead to better teaching and learning.
Strengths and Challenges: Senior leaders have increased accountability and encouraged teachers to take full responsibility for their work.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The governing body is experienced and a driving force behind the school’s quick recovery when it began to decline.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have focused successfully on developing teaching, learning and assessment.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are a particular strength of the school’s work.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are highly visible in the playground and their presence assures pupils that they are safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit from a wide range of enrichment activities. They take part in competitive sports and develop good attitudes to learning.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Effective organisation of activities helps pupils to build up their skills quickly.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The new sixth form provides a good quality of education. Students make good progress in the courses offered.
Career Counselling Services: Careers advice is not offered at key stage 3.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good support. Their progress is good and matches that of other pupils.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum provides pupils with varied opportunities in the sciences and the arts.
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University Academy of Engineering South Bank is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 569 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We think that in order for our children to be successful in life, they should be given the chance to make choices regarding their education. So, we give students the freedom to choose the classes they take and the extracurricular activities they participate in. They establish and manage their very own societies and enrichment programmes. Around the school, the student leadership team is given important tasks. Additionally, the student council takes the lead on projects all year long. To ensure that all of our kids are continually challenged in ways that encourage their growth, we have carefully created the educational environment. All students are challenged in every lesson because to the great levels of student engagement and the high standards of our teachers. Engaging lessons challenge students and promote critical thinking. Our exceptional instruction in a knowledge-based curriculum guarantees that students meet demanding academic standards and credentials. We also put a lot of effort into fostering their confidence, ambition, and sense of social responsibility so that they can benefit from the chances that these credentials may present.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Boys | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | 19.3 | 14.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 34% | 98% | 50% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 6.30% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 31.53% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 41.63% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 38.6% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 14.97% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 22.27% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.36 | 3.17 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 94.1% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 130 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 91.9% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 20.19% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 47.19% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 9.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.19% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.38% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.62 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 34.69% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 44.83% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 37.45% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 19.41% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 25.86% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.64 | 3.38 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 88.85% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 134 | 119 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 88.05% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 23.45% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 44.65% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 9.5% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.5% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.35% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.5% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 25.82% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 38.32% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 51% | 35.39% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 13.29% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 20.68% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.7 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 121 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17.5% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.81% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.63% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 19% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.13% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.31% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.31% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.58% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 33.81% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.77% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.46% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.88 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.13% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.53% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 18.47% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.87% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.13% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.2% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 24.38% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 34.54% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 31.88% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 17.21% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.71% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.27% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 127 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 36.27% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 13.4% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 42.67% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.93% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.93% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.93% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.87% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.29 | 37.64 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.71 | 36.51 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.30% | 20.59% | 13.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 30 | 83 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 74% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 3.38% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 11.62% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 6.92% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30 | 40.65 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.39 | 39.16 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.1% | 28.04% | 17.69% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 21 | 82 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 57% | 73.92% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 2.15% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 8.77% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 10.08% | 10.7% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 11.39 1 | 34.38 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | E | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 10.56 | 35.06 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | E | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 20.56% | 13.04% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 74 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | - | 73.89% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.67% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | - | 10.44% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 12.65 | 34.36 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | E+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 35.09 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 22.21% | 13.34% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 5.22% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1.44% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 4.11% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.33% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 27.53 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.31 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 19.56% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 8.43% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 2.57% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 10.43% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at University Academy of Engineering South Bank
Local authority ratio 17 : 1