What happens when a university adopts a local school? You get the South Bank University Academy, a beacon of education nestled in the Walworth area of London. Don’t mistake its youth for inexperience. Founded in 2014, the South Bank University Academy, formerly known as University Academy of Engineering South Bank, quickly established itself as a pillar of the community.
Originally specializing in engineering, the academy broadened its horizons in 2021, becoming South Bank University Academy. Despite the shift, its connection to its founding institution, London South Bank University, remains strong. In fact, it’s part of a prestigious family – the London South Bank University Group, which includes South Bank UTC, London South Bank Technical College, and Lambeth College.
This academy isn’t just about bricks and mortar, it boasts a vibrant student body of 751 pupils. And it’s a place where every student has a chance to thrive, evidenced by its impressive “Good” rating from Ofsted in both 2017 and 2022.