The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 87% capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 71.9 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
71.9
28.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
97%
55.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
40%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.07
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
14% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 566
- Capacity
- 87%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mr Gerard T Owens (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
119 Reading Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6PA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouth Farnborough Infant School
Primary · Very close
South Farnborough Junior School
Primary · 427m away
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 429m away
Napier School
Independent · 742m away
Marlborough Infant School
Primary · 928m away
Holly Lodge Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
The Wavell School
Secondary · 1.2km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Salesian College?
Salesian College currently has 566 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Salesian College take?
Salesian College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Salesian College?
Salesian College is in Farnborough, GU14 6PA, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Salesian College have a sixth form?
Yes, Salesian College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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