Itchen College
Itchen College is a further education school in Southampton for pupils aged 16 to 99. The latest Ofsted rating for Itchen College is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2024.
Ofsted inspection: November 2024. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Sixth Form College / Further education |
| Age Range | 16-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Middle Road Bitterne Southampton Hampshire SO19 7TB |
| Reference Number | 130704 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Itchen College is performing exceptionally well, receiving an overall effectiveness rating of 'Outstanding' in multiple areas, including the quality of education and leadership. The college provides a supportive and nurturing environment that fosters student confidence and ambition, particularly for many students from disadvantaged backgrounds. While the majority of students engage positively in their learning and progress well, attendance issues are noted among a small minority, but effective measures are taken to support improvement.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 01 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Oct 2024 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Nov 2021 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Sep 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Feb 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Dec 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Mar 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 31 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Mar 2004 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education and leadership.
- Very supportive and purposeful learning environment.
- High expectations set by staff result in excellent student behavior.
- Strong support for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Effective partnerships with local stakeholders to meet community skills needs.
Areas for Improvement
- A small minority of students do not attend well.
- Involvement of stakeholders in program design is not consistently established.
Points
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 27.87 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 26.42 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | C- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 6% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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What is Itchen College's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Itchen College is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2024.
When was Itchen College last inspected by Ofsted?
Itchen College was last inspected in November 2024.
What age range does Itchen College cover?
Itchen College for pupils aged 16 to 99.
Where is Itchen College?
Itchen College is at Middle Road, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 7TB.