For most students, Sixth Form is the best part of their time at school. You will be able to concentrate on the subjects that you find the most interesting, with more freedom to plan your time and more privileges and opportunities for leadership. We will be given greater ownership of your learning and progress as you transform into an independent learner.
Welcome from the Head of Sixth Form
The Sixth Form is made up of a knowledgeable team , which includes: An Assistant Principal, Head of Sixth Form, Sixth Form Support Officer, Careers Leader and Tutors.
As Sixth Form students you are embarking on the most important phase of your academic career to date. This is your vehicle to university, apprenticeship or employment.
I do hope that you will decide if it is right for you, to continue your post-16 study at South Bank University Academy Sixth Form. Whether you are one of our Year 11 students or someone currently at another school, you will find that South Bank University Academy Sixth Form is a stimulating environment. Please remember that you are most welcome at any time to come and ask for advice in the Sixth Form Office as you make your very important decisions about subject choices.
South Bank University Academy sixth formers are busy people, both inside and outside the classroom. We encourage students to involve themselves in all aspects of school life and to develop our core values of confidence, ambition and social responsibility, all of which will enable them to flourish in their lives after South Bank University Academy.
At South Bank University Academy Sixth Form, you will have a Sixth Form experience which offers a wide range of subject choice, high standard of teaching, modern facilities that include: co-working room, silent room, library, chrome books and an unrivalled support for you to develop as an individual. South Bank University Academy Sixth Form is a place where you can develop intellectually, personally and socially.
I look forward to meeting you and working with you in the near future.
Peter Young – Head of Sixth Form
Why choose South Bank University Academy Sixth Form?
We offer a bespoke curriculum and strong teaching, combined with state-of-the-art facilities to help you maximise your learning and progress. There will be considerable opportunities to develop your leadership skills in tandem with a greater sense of responsibility and to prepare as a young adult for the next stage of your education.
Opportunities to succeed
The Sixth Form will create many new opportunities for you, that will help you succeed in your career, higher education or apprenticeship. You will be expected to develop your intellectual and cultural interests and to broaden your knowledge and horizons.
Leading by example
As senior members of the school, your example will be watched and followed by younger pupils. You will have many opportunities to develop your leadership skills from mentoring younger students and being part of our Student Leadership Team through to testing yourself on extracurricular activities.
Create your future
Your priority will be the subjects you have chosen to study. Some students already have a good idea of the career they would like to follow and select subjects with that in mind, but education can be more than that – it is important to choose the subjects you find most rewarding, for it will be in those that you will be most successful. It is our confident belief that you will leave South Bank University Academy after two enjoyable and challenging years, more than prepared for Higher Education and life beyond.
LSBU Group
We are part of the London South Bank University (LSBU) Group. Being part of an exciting educational group means our students have access to incredible support and opportunities. We regularly work with academics from within the university on enhancing our curriculum. Our students have access to incredible facilities, placement opportunities and advice, and are supported with pathways to further and higher education, apprenticeships and employment.
We work within the group to ensure every student is ready for the next step in their lives; whether that be progression within the group, an apprenticeship or degree or full-time employment.
If you have any questions please email Mr Young, Head of Sixth Form peter.young@southbankua.org.uk
