Oasis Academy South Bank Primary, London

In its own words: "Oasis Academy South Bank Primary is driven by a powerful ethos which aspires to treat everyone inclusively and recognises the importance of a holistic approach to education."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Here at South Bank Primary, we are committed to creating a school where strong, positive relationships form the foundations of everything we do. We believe that learning flourishes when children feel safe, respected and connected to one another. We value open communication, empathy and accountability, helping children develop the skills to navigate challenges and build lasting, healthy relationships."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care until 5:00pm, from £20 per day.

In 2025, 65% of Year 6 pupils at Oasis Academy South Bank Primary reached the expected standard in reading and 60% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 80% in Lambeth and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 64% in reading and 79% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Oasis Academy South Bank Primary as their first choice and 34 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Oasis Academy South Bank Primary are St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles); Friars Primary Foundation School (0.3 miles, Good, 86% reading, 77% maths); St Jude's Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 64% reading, 71% maths); and Walnut Tree Walk Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 89% reading, 82% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Oasis Academy South Bank Primary.

Oasis Academy South Bank Primary is one of 58 schools run by Oasis Community Learning, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Oasis Academy South Bank Primary (as of September 2025): 80% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 78% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that pupils behave well (92%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (76%).

45.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 44.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Black (38%), Mixed (22%) and White British (10%).

In 2026, 20 pupils (11.2%) received SEN support and 12 (6.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Oasis Academy South Bank Primary has a resourced provision for autism: 12 places, 10 pupils on roll.

The nearest railway station is Waterloo Station, about 200 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).

27 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lower Marsh Lambeth North (->s), 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2644 crimes within a mile of the school, most often theft from the person, other theft and violence and sexual offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Lambeth (1302), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Oasis Academy South Bank Primary issued 6 suspensions, 3.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Oasis Academy South Bank Primary are Oasis Academy South Bank (0.2 miles); Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School (0.3 miles); London Nautical, City of London Academy (0.4 miles); and Haberdashers' Borough Academy (0.6 miles).