The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.3
5.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
6.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
79%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.18
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 263 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 132 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,623
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 16.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Trust
- STOWE VALLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Mel Mason (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Welsh Road West, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 0JW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Southam College a selective school?
No. Southam College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Southam College's Ofsted rating?
Southam College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Southam College?
Southam College currently has 1,623 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Southam College take?
Southam College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Southam College?
Southam College is in Southam, CV47 0JW, in the Warwickshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Southam College have a sixth form?
Yes, Southam College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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