Southbank International School Westminster
URN: 143530 • W1B 1QR
Overview
- Name
- Southbank International School Westminster
- URN
- 143530
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 39.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Angela Liu (since 2025) , Interim Principal
- Telephone
- 02074369699
- Website
- Visit Southbank International School Westminster website
- Address
-
63-65 Portland Place, W1B 1QR
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Summary
Southbank International School Westminster is an independent mixed school located in Central London, catering to students aged 2 to 18. The school is renowned for its commitment to the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, which emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and global awareness. With a diverse student body representing 70 nationalities and over 20 languages taught, Southbank fosters an inclusive environment that celebrates individuality and nurtures talent.
The school offers a supportive community with small class sizes, ensuring personalized attention and strong relationships between students, staff, and parents. Southbank's academic achievements are notable, with an average IB Diploma score of 35.4 points, significantly above the global average. The school prides itself on a 100% pass rate for the Bilingual Diploma and a high percentage of students achieving 35 points or above, reflecting its dedication to academic excellence.
In addition to its rigorous academic programme, Southbank provides a rich extra-curricular offering that helps build confidence and skills in its students. The school’s ethos encourages students to engage with their communities and develop a sense of responsibility on local, national, and global levels.
The school offers a supportive community with small class sizes, ensuring personalized attention and strong relationships between students, staff, and parents. Southbank's academic achievements are notable, with an average IB Diploma score of 35.4 points, significantly above the global average. The school prides itself on a 100% pass rate for the Bilingual Diploma and a high percentage of students achieving 35 points or above, reflecting its dedication to academic excellence.
In addition to its rigorous academic programme, Southbank provides a rich extra-curricular offering that helps build confidence and skills in its students. The school’s ethos encourages students to engage with their communities and develop a sense of responsibility on local, national, and global levels.
Useful links
- Middle Years Home (sen)
- Middle Years Extra-Curricular (sen)
- MYP Home (sen)
- MYP Service As Action (sen)
- Diploma Programme Home (sen)
- DP Core Elements (sen)
- DP Home (sen)
- Diploma Programme Extra-Curricular (sen)
- MYP Personal Project (sen)
- Modern slavery statement (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Halcyon London International School (66.3)
- L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire (66.0)
- Connaught House School (55.7)
- St John's Wood Pre-Preparatory School (55.4)
- Unity Girls High School (55.2)
Key details
- LA
- Westminster
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 620
- Pupils
- 487
- Boys
- 259
- Girls
- 228
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2003-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 487 | 259 | 228 | 620 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 512 | 257 | 255 | 620 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 471 | 229 | 242 | 620 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 471 | 229 | 242 | 620 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 469 | 226 | 243 | 620 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 482 | 230 | 252 | 620 | 0.00 |
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