Academic outcomes

COLA Southwark sixth form achieved the Alps Gold award, placing it in the top 25% nationally for pupil progress.

Progress 8 score

In 2024, the school achieved an impressive Progress 8 score of +0.48, significantly higher than the national average of -0.03. This positive score demonstrates that, on average, students at the school made substantially more progress between the end of primary school and their GCSEs than students nationally. It reflects the school’s strong teaching, effective support systems, and commitment to helping every student achieve their potential.

Attainment 8

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

This score is based on up to 8 qualifications including English, maths, three English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and three other additional approved qualifications.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs

The percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs combined. 

GCSEs are graded 1 (low) to 9 (high). Grade 5 is a similar level of achievement to a high grade C or low grade B in the old grading.

EBacc average point score (APS)

The EBacc average points score calculates a pupil’s average point scores across the five pillars of the English Baccalaureate. 

Staying in education or entering employment

This shows the number of pupils who either stayed in education or went into employment after finishing key stage 4 (after year 11, usually aged 16).

GCSEs are graded 1 (low) to 9 (high). Grade 5 is a similar level of achievement to a high grade C or low grade B in the old grading.