South Bank Colleges
Catchment Area, Exam Results and Reviews

Last updated 17 September 2026

Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
Not Available
AGES
16 - 99
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Further education
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
Not Rated
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South Bank Colleges is a co-educational, state-funded sixth form college in London that offers further education to students. At its 2025 inspection, Ofsted awarded the college an overall rating of Good.

South Bank Colleges Ofsted Rating and Exam Results

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Good
Ofsted inspection
(21/01/2025)
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45 Clapham Common Southside
Clapham Common
London
SW4 9BL
02075015010
Lambeth

School Description

South Bank Colleges (SBC) is a general further education college based in Lambeth, South London. SBC is made up of two colleges, Lambeth Gateway and London South Bank Technical College (LSBTC). The college is a wholly owned subsidiary of London South Bank University (LSBU). Lambeth Gateway college has two campuses, one in Brixton and one in Clapham. The Brixton campus is a dedicated campus for adult learners studying English for speakers of other languages (ESOL). Adults and young people study at the Clapham campus. Most learners in Clapham study ESOL, English and mathematics. Learners on study programmes also study subjects including education, sport, creative arts and beauty. Adult learners at Clapham study courses designed to help them enter employment. LSBTC opened in February 2023 near Nine Elms. At this campus, learners study a broad range of technical vocational subjects at levels 2 to 4, as well as apprenticeships in subjects including construction and engineering.

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What was the outcome of the most recent Ofsted inspection for South Bank Colleges?

At its inspection in 2025, Ofsted graded South Bank Colleges as Good.

Is South Bank Colleges a state or independent institution?

South Bank Colleges is a state-funded further education sixth form college for mixed genders.

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