SBUSixth is passionate about the success of young people. Discover more about the SBUSixth approach to education and the success this brings below.
- Excellent Results
Results from qualifications sat at SBUSixth from summer 2025:
A-Levels:
100% pass rate across all subjects (up from 95% in 2024), with 79% at grades A* to C and 36% of grades at A or B.
These results show that SBUSixth has 'added value' - helped students achieve grades better than would have been expected given their GCSE grades. Added value is measured by a grading called 'ALPS'. Mathematics achieved an Excellent ALPS grade 3 (top 25% nationally), with Biology and Physics both securing Good ALPS grade 4.BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomas:
100% pass rate (up 2.5% year-on-year). Engineering achieved a 97% achievement rate, 12% above the national average.
High grades remain a strength, with 37% at 'triple distinction' (DDD* or DDD) and 80% at 'triple distinction' to 'triple merit' (DDD*-MMM). Health achieved 95% at DDD*-MMM while Business and Engineering both had 75% at DDD*-MMM.T-Levels: A superb debut in T-Level Finance with 75% Distinctions and a 100% pass rate (D to M).
It's not just about results!
Students achieve great things outside of regular classes too. In 2026, the SBUSixth student robotics team won the London regional heats of the 'First Tech Challenge' robotics competition. Read more here
- Award-winning teachers
Several of our staff have received regional and national awards in 2026:
- Health tutors win 'Further Education Teaching Team of the Year' in Pearsons National Teaching Awards: full story
- Business & Finance lead tutor Clarise Mofor receives 'Bronze' award in Pearsons National Teaching Awards: full story
- We received a runners-up award for Innovation and Change from the Sixth Form Colleges Association: full story
- Business tutor Martina Akinyole was awarded a prestigious Technical Teaching Fellowship from the Education and Training Foundation: full story
- Maths and Physics tutor Yamen Jarida was shortlisted for the Lambeth 'Teacher of the Year' awards
- Engineering Tutor Simon Tse won the LSBU Group 'Employability Enhancement Award'
- SBUSixth staff also received LSBU Group awards for Teaching, Innovation, Technician Support and Administration.
- A bold vision: Innovation, Integrity and Intent
Three words sum up the SBUSixth approach: Innovation; Integrity; Intent.
An innovative approach to teaching and learning allows creative thinking and develops problem solving skills. It helps to prepare our students for work, higher education and apprenticeships.
Innovation is:
- learning together.
- having a can do attitude.
- expressing ideas.
- industry-led learning.
Integrity is about professional conduct and trust in the quality of our work and the way students conduct themselves.
Integrity is
- listening to each other.
- knowing who you are.
- caring for each other.
A clear intent drives forward ambitions to succeed and helps students perform to the highest of their ability.
Intent is
- embracing ambition.
- knowing your next move.
We want to maximise achievement through innovative teaching and learning and the development of high quality partnerships with LSBU and industry.
In these ways young people at SBUSixth develop the key skills for modern working: listening, presenting, problem solving, staying positive, aiming high, leadership and teamwork.
- Positive feedback from Ofsted
Quotes from the SBUSixth 'New Provider' inspection by Ofsted (March 2025)
“Governors and leaders work very well with their partner organisations and employers to develop and teach an innovative technical, skills-based curriculum.”
“Leaders have designed study programmes that provide clear pathways for students to progress… or to
move on to university or higher apprenticeships.”“The curriculum meets the demands of students and regional employers for high quality technical education in engineering, health and business.”
“Students benefit because they learn new skills and knowledge from teachers who are subject experts with an enthusiastic interest in teaching.”
“Staff prepare students well for their next steps. They encourage students to participate in activities such as volunteering in the community, taking part in skills awards, and setting up their own business. Students develop important employability and life skills linked to their curriculum pathway.”
“Leaders and managers foster a strong culture of safeguarding. Staff are suitably trained and know their students well.”
“Expert safeguarding staff provide students with effective support and make effective use of external agencies when necessary.”