SchoolScoresOasis Academy South Bank Primary
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
Johanna Street, Lower Marsh, London, SE1 7RH
020 7928 5814 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 March 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 December 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Lambeth comparisons use the 36 of its 58 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 22 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Lambeth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 24th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 30th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 20th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 18th highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 22 parents who had raised a concern 23rd highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. Higher than 32% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 27th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 15%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Lambeth figures pool parents at the Lambeth schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
20 pupils in this year group.
60% — 8 points below the Lambeth average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lambeth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 68% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 65% | 81% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 65% | 76% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 60% | 78% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lambeth. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 12 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 12 |
| Of those, offered a place | 12 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 34 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 12 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Lambeth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 19th highest of 58 state primary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 50.3% | 38.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 58 state primary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 5.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 34th highest of 58 state primary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.9% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 22nd highest of 58 state primary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 50.0% | 45.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 36th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 20% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 37th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 14% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 20.1% | 15.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 49th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.5 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 52nd lowest of 58 state primary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 15% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 13th highest of 57 state primary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 69% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.2 | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 9th highest of 57 state primary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 78% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.5 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 58 state primary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 100% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 63.6% | 22.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Friars Primary Foundation School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Jude's CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Walnut Tree Walk Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Archbishop Sumner CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Charles Dickens Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 92% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- London Christian School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Vauxhall Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Oasis Academy South Bank Primary's Ofsted rating?
Oasis Academy South Bank Primary was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 March 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 December 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Oasis Academy South Bank Primary do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Oasis Academy South Bank Primary?
80% of the 25 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Oasis Academy South Bank Primary to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Oasis Academy South Bank Primary oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 12 families put Oasis Academy South Bank Primary as their first choice for 12 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 12 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137430.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.