Welcome from the Principal
Welcome to South Bank University Sixth Form!
Our mission is to provide a supportive and dynamic learning environment where you can achieve your full potential. Knowing first-hand the importance of equality of opportunity, my team and I are dedicated to empowering you to become successful, confident, and resilient individuals.
We are a sixth form unlike any other. We specialise in delivering technical and professional programmes shaped by leading industry employers, preparing you for the future workforce. Our students benefit from being part of the London South Bank University Group, which is committed to academic excellence, personal development, and social responsibility.
We are small enough to offer personalised support and wraparound pastoral care, yet large enough to provide a career-focused curriculum that opens opportunities for diverse students, removing barriers to success. We have very high expectations for all our young people and make no apology for it.
Choosing the right sixth form is crucial. We invite you to visit us and see what makes South Bank University Sixth Form special. Meet our dedicated staff, explore our state-of-the-art facilities, and discover our vibrant community. We look forward to welcoming you and supporting your educational journey.
Together, we can achieve excellence.
Warm regards,
Kishan Pithia – Principal, South Bank University Sixth Form
Our values are in place to help focus and guide our students in everything they do.
Innovation. Integrity and Intent.
Our 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. Integrity is about professional conduct and trust in the quality of our work and the way our students conduct themselves. A clear intent drives forward our ambition to succeed and perform to the highest of our ability.
Future focused
Our high-quality technical and traditional courses are employability focused. They support our students to gain the knowledge to achieve good qualifications, as well as the skills to prepare them for their futures. We support and facilitate our students to embrace opportunities and give them the skills needed for work and further education.
Industry-standard facilities
Our facilities are industry standard, with equipment that encourages hands-on learning. Our advanced engineering workshops, laboratory, health, computing and personalised learned spaces are designed to be STEM-focused. We offer technical opportunities that traditional schools can’t with 3D printing, laser cutting, robotics and virtual reality all forming part of our day-to-day learning. Find out more about our facilities.
Our Sponsors
SBUSixth is part of the LSBU Group, a family of education providers led by London South Bank University. They share our passion to provide excellent, accessible and supportive education to enhance career outcomes. Our co-sponsors have helped to develop a curriculum that sets students up for the real working world. Skanska, Guy’s and St Thomas’ and King’s College NHS Foundation Trusts are leading names in Engineering and Health. They deliver projects where students solve real world problems, and give them opportunities that makes them stand out from the crowd. Find out more about LSBU Group and our sponsors.
Specialist Curriculum
Our specialisms in engineering and health link to the proud heritage in London. Engineering is about more than just building things; it’s about being creative, practical and aims to make the world a better place. Opportunities in Health continue to grow, as we develop the next generation of nurses, midwives, oncologists, physiotherapists and many more. We focus on allowing students to apply their own imagination, ideas and creativity to their learning, while also developing soft skills like teamwork, leadership and communication skills.
Read more about our Year 12 and Year 13 curriculum.
We are innovative in the way we work, meaning students who choose to study here often go into university, higher-level apprenticeships or straight into employment.
Our students are motivated, creative and adapt well to an academic and technical environment. They are given support to become self-managers and team players. We have a business-like way of working, with a professional working day and business dress.
We are advancing in our voyage by constantly innovating. In September 2023, we revamped South Bank University Sixth Form and unveiled a thrilling array of pathways known as T-Levels that include Health, Engineering, and Finance. These prepare our students for in-demand careers in industries that are significantly lacking in skills.
We offer opportunities most traditional schools can’t – come and see for yourself!
Fiona Morey, South Bank Academies Trust CEO