South Bank University Sixth Form

What South Bank University Sixth Form does

South Bank University Sixth Form (SBUSixth) is a specialist technical sixth form college located in Brixton Hill, South London, serving students aged 16-18. It operates as part of the LSBU (London South Bank University) Group and the South Bank Academies Trust, positioning it within a broader educational ecosystem that links secondary education with higher education and professional pathways.

The college delivers a portfolio of academic and vocational qualifications including A-Levels, T-Levels, BTECs, Foundation courses, and GCSE resits. Its curriculum emphasizes technical and professional pathways supported by employer engagement, with active partnerships cited with NHS Trusts, Skanska, PwC, and Fujitsu to provide work-experience exposure and industry-linked progression. Reported outcomes include 100% A-Level/BTEC pass rates in 2025, and the institution has received external awards and recognition referenced in the input.

SBUSixth is government-funded under the UK further-education framework and does not charge tuition fees to students. Its revenue mechanics depend on public funding allocations administered through its LSBU Group and South Bank Academies Trust governance structure. Leadership is headed by Principal Kishan Pithia, with the wider LSBU Group under CEO Fiona Morey.

Name

South Bank University Sixth Form

Legal name

South Bank University Sixth Form

Website

https://sbusixth.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

South Bank University Sixth Form (SBUSixth) is a government-funded specialist technical sixth form college in Brixton Hill, South London, serving students aged 16-18 with A-Levels, T-Levels, BTECs, and Foundation courses through employer-engaged technical pathways.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Technical sixth form
• A-Level courses
• T-Level qualifications
• Vocational education
• Post-16 education

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Education: As a UK sixth form college, SBUSixth is funded through government education funding. Students do not pay tuition fees for their courses. The institution receives funding based on student enrollment and outcomes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

South Bank University Sixth Form is a specialist technical sixth form college in South London delivering A-Levels, T-Levels, BTEC Level 3 diplomas, Foundation Year courses, and GCSE resits to students aged 16-18 across four career pathways (Health, Engineering, Business & Finance, and Science). Each programme combines classroom learning with mandatory 45-day industry placements and is co-designed with employer sponsors including NHS Trusts, Skanska, PwC, and Fujitsu. As a UK government-funded college, no tuition fees are charged to students.

Product overview

South Bank University Sixth Form (SBUSixth) is a specialist technical sixth form college offering a comprehensive portfolio of vocational and academic qualifications across four career pathways: Health, Engineering, Business & Finance, and Science. The institution provides T-Level technical qualifications (Finance, Accounting, Health, Engineering, Science), BTEC Level 3 vocational diplomas (Business & Finance, Engineering, Health & Social Care, Science), and A-Level academic courses (Chemistry, Biology, Maths, Physics, Engineering, Health, Business & Finance). Foundation Year and GCSE resit courses are also available. The college integrates industry placements, the Future Focused university engagement programme, international Turing Scheme placements, and employer-led curriculum co-design with partners including NHS Trusts, Skanska, and PwC. SBUSixth operates as part of the London South Bank University Group, providing students with access to university facilities and progression pathways.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• T-Level Finance
• T-Level Accounting
• T-Level Health
• T-Level Engineering (Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing)
• T-Level Science (Laboratory Sciences)
• BTEC Level 3 Business & Finance
• BTEC Level 3 Engineering
• BTEC Level 3 Health & Social Care
• BTEC Level 3 Science
• A-Level Chemistry
• A-Level Biology
• A-Level Maths
• A-Level Physics
• A-Level Engineering (AAQ)
• A-Level Health (AAQ)
• A-Level Business & Finance
• Foundation Year (Business, Health, Engineering, Science)
• GCSE English Resit
• GCSE Maths Resit
• Career Guidance Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% A-Level pass rate and 100% BTEC Level 3 pass rate in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Volterra PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2024Strategic partner based in Oval/Kennington conducting business workshops for Level 3 students on strategic socio-economic decisions in property and infrastructure.
• London South Bank University (LSBU) GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBUSixth is part of the LSBU Group. Students benefit from university lecturers, LSBU-led projects, free gym membership, professional qualifications, and direct progression pathways. Vice-Chancellor Paul Kett visited the campus in December 2025.
• Guy's and St Thomas' NHS TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor healthcare employer sponsor and partner. Provides industry placement opportunities and co-designs curriculum for Health pathway students.
• King's College London NHS TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare employer sponsor providing industry placements and supporting Health T-Level curriculum development.
• SkanskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering employer sponsor and degree apprenticeship provider. Runs Skanska Takeover Day events, CV clinics, and apprenticeship talks. HS2 Main Works contractor in London.
• FujitsucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer sponsor and partner for Business & Finance pathway, providing industry insights and career guidance.
• PwCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer sponsor providing industry engagement and career support for Business & Finance students.
• Morgan SindallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partner providing work experience placements and co-leading the Future Palace project at Crystal Palace with SBUSixth Engineering students.
• European Education and Learning InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreek placement partner coordinating Turing Scheme international work placements in Crete for Health and Business students.
• Piraeus BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreek banking partner where Business & Finance students presented costed business plan proposals during international placements.
• Beyond the BoxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign consultants coordinating the Future Palace project for Crystal Palace National Sports Centre renovation.
• Construction Youth TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity providing site visits and interview preparation support for Engineering students pursuing degree apprenticeships.
• South Bank AcademiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrust overseeing SBUSixth and South Bank University Academy. Currently recruiting new Chair of Trustees.
• WatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering degree apprenticeship partner where alumni Muhammed secured place to pursue bachelor's degree and chartership.
• ArupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering firm providing work experience placement for Engineering student Kazim.
• Gardiner & TheobaldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading independent construction and property consultancy where student Daniel Moss secured degree apprenticeship in quantity surveying.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hills Road Sixth Form College: High-performing Cambridge sixth form college offering A-Level and vocational pathways with strong STEM focus. Comparable as a high-achieving specialist sixth form with broad academic and applied curriculum.
• Lambeth College (London South East Colleges): FE college operating in the same Lambeth/South London catchment as SBUSixth, offering Level 3 vocational and technical pathways. Most directly competing local peer for post-16 students in the same borough.
• City and Islington College (Capital City College Group): London further-education college offering Level 3 academic and technical pathways with strong vocational and employer-engagement focus. Closely comparable as a London post-16 technical education provider.
• Woodhouse College: North London sixth form college with predominantly academic A-Level focus but selective admissions profile. Comparable as a high-achieving London sixth form college competing for similar 16-18 applicants.
• Westminster Kingsway College: Central London FE college offering vocational and technical qualifications to 16-18 year olds across multiple pathways including health, business and science. Comparable as a London technical FE competitor.
• Hackney Community College: East London FE college delivering Level 3 technical and vocational qualifications including T-Levels. Comparable as a London post-16 technical education provider with similar employer-engagement model.
• Richard Huish College: Somerset sixth form college with strong technical and vocational pathway offer, including T-Levels and significant employer engagement. Comparable as a specialist technical sixth form outside London.
• Newham Sixth Form College (NewVIc): Large London sixth form college serving 16-19 year olds with a wide range of A-Level and vocational pathways. Most directly comparable peer in terms of mission, age range and academic/vocational mix.

Others

• London South Bank University (LSBU): Parent university of the LSBU Group that houses SBUSixth. Not a direct competitor but a closely linked progression partner and a useful reference for technical education delivery at higher levels.

Regional players

• South Bank Academies (parent trust): Multi-academy trust that governs SBUSixth alongside South Bank University Academy. Directly comparable as a sister institution under the same trust, sharing governance and operating model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/SBUSixth
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzkRdRoUnAec?feature=shared
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/sbusixth
• Instagraminstagram.com/sbusixth

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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