Southam College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Welsh Road West Southam Warwickshire CV47 0JW |
| Phone | 01926812560 |
| Reference Number | 143905 |
Southam College has achieved outstanding ratings across all areas during its first inspection, reflecting the school's exceptional performance and the strong aspirations and ambitions held by its leaders for the pupils. The positive school culture is marked by high expectations for behaviour and academic effort, fostering a supportive and safe learning environment. The curriculum is ambitious and effectively sequenced, allowing all students, including those with special educational needs, to excel. Additionally, leaders prioritize personal and social development, engaging pupils in diverse experiences that enhance their understanding of the world.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1623 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.03%
Girls: 49.97% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 141 | 129 | 270 |
| 8 | 136 | 133 | 269 |
| 9 | 132 | 136 | 268 |
| 10 | 132 | 137 | 269 |
| 11 | 127 | 138 | 265 |
| 12 | 81 | 58 | 139 |
| 13 | 63 | 80 | 143 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.7% |
| White, Other | 5.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Sep 2021 | School inspection: |
| 06 Apr 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 26 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Southam College | |
| 26 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 07 May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 18 Oct 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
| 28 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional leadership with a strong moral purpose.
- Ambitious and high-quality curriculum across all key stages.
- Collaborative approach to continuous curriculum improvement.
- Strong emphasis on supporting reading and literacy.
- Outstanding personal and social development opportunities for pupils.
- Effective careers advice and guidance for students.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 68.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 36.84 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 39.05 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 26% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 102 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 51 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 34 | 4 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Southam Primary School
St James Road, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 0QB |
0.16 miles |
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Southam St James CofE Academy
Tollgate Road, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 1EE |
0.3 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam
Daventry Road, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 1PS |
0.45 miles |
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Stockton Primary School
School Street, Stockton, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 8JE |
1.63 miles |
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Long Itchington CofE Academy
Stockton Road, Long Itchington, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 9QP |
1.69 miles |
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Harbury CofE Primary School
Mill Street, Harbury, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV33 9HR |
3.08 miles |
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Bishops Itchington Primary School
Ladbroke Road, Bishops Itchington, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 2RN |
3.15 miles |
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Arc School Napton
Vicarage Road, Napton-On-The-Hill, Nr Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 8NA |
3.26 miles |
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St Lawrence CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Dog Lane, Napton-on-the-Hill, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 8LU |
3.33 miles |
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Leamington Hastings Church of England Academy
Birdingbury Road Hill, Leamington Hastings, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 8EA |
3.78 miles |
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Radford Semele CofE Primary School
School Lane, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1TQ |
4.66 miles |
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