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Swanmore College
New Road, Swanmore, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2RB, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.6 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,332
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score in the top 32% of schools across the UK. It boasts a 76% pass rate for students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, though the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 22%. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 6 March 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.4 | Top 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 76% | Top 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 51% | Top 34% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 22% | Bottom 40% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 17% | Bottom 40% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.1%
White Other4.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Gypsy/Roma1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black African0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.94002, -1.18850 · SO32 2RB
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN116424
School typeCommunity school
Websiteswanmore-school.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Swanmore College rated by Ofsted?
Swanmore College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 March 2014.
Is Swanmore College a good school?
Swanmore College scores 62.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Swanmore College in GCSEs?
Swanmore College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.4. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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