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Southam College
Welsh Road West, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 0JW, Warwickshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.7 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,623
Capacity
1,650
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 32% of schools nationally, this secondary institution demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths where 70% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher. The school also boasts a high EBacc entry rate of 79% and sends 69% of its pupils to university, including 27% to top-third institutions. While the overall results are impressive, parents may want to consider the relatively lower percentage of students achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths at 49%.
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Last inspected: 15 September 2021Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 49.3 | 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%. | 70% | Top 40% 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%. | 49% | Top 38% 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%. | 79% | Top 19% 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%. | 42% | Top 19% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 69% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 143 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.7%
White Other5.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black African0.4%
Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.25729, -1.39425 · CV47 0JW
School details
Local authorityWarwickshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN143905
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.southamcollege.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Southam College rated by Ofsted?
Southam College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 September 2021.
Is Southam College a good school?
Southam College scores 82.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 17% 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 Southam College in GCSEs?
Southam College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.3. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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