The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.58
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Brabner (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
16 official reports linked on this page, including 15 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2023 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2020 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection: Good
April 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
September 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Monitoring visit
June 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Reinspection
February 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2002 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Mornington Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0TT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmArden College
Special school · Very close
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport
Primary · Very close
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 768m away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Norwood Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Linaker Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Meols Cop High School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Birkdale Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Southport Education Group's Ofsted rating?
Southport Education Group was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Southport Education Group take?
Southport Education Group caters for pupils aged 16 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Southport Education Group?
Southport Education Group is in Southport, PR9 0TT, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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