Oasis Academy South Bank
London, SE1 7HS · Lambeth · secondary school
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1st of 16 secondary schools in Lambeth we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.9/10 against 109 of them, against 9.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 68.5 · 89 | 30% | 2.68 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.81 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 56.7 · 88 | 10% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oasis Academy South Bank overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 54.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.81 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Steel Pan group, choir, and orchestra, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 691 pupils against a stated capacity of 760. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in the Steel Pan and orchestra groups to balance musical practice with academic deadlines? What specific strategies are used to maintain the high Progress 8 scores for students entering with lower prior attainment? How does the after-school club structure support pupils who need additional help with homework?
What Ofsted said about Oasis Academy South Bank
Overview
Pupils “flourish” in this “strong and caring school community” where staff work hard to help them “fulfil their potential.” The report highlights “excellent” behaviour, with pupils being “caring and supportive of each other” and maintaining high expectations for their own success. Leaders set “high academic standards,” resulting in pupils typically achieving “extremely well,” including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and disadvantaged pupils.
Strengths
- Teachers are “subject experts” who help pupils “build up and deepen their knowledge step by step” through effective planning and checks.
- Staff are “adept in adapting learning” to support individual needs, including using the “Fresh Start phonics programme” to improve reading fluency.
- Pupils have “exemplary” attitudes to learning, are “extremely well prepared for lessons,” and experience “minimal disruption.”
- Leaders provide “exceptional opportunities” for personal development, including a “wide range of popular clubs” and leadership roles.
- Staff receive “ongoing high-quality training” and feel “valued and supported by leaders in managing their workload.”
Areas to improve
- The sixth-form curriculum is “still a work in progress” and is “not as fully embedded in all subjects in the sixth form as it is in the rest of the school.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.3 |
| 2024/25 | 54.6 |
| 2025/26 | 56.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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