The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.4
5.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
9.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 281 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 116 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,332
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 17.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mr RK Jonathan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
September 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
New Road, Swanmore, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2RB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Swanmore College a selective school?
No. Swanmore College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Swanmore College's Ofsted rating?
Swanmore College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Swanmore College?
Swanmore College currently has 1,332 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Swanmore College take?
Swanmore College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Swanmore College?
Swanmore College is in Southampton, SO32 2RB, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Swanmore College have a sixth form?
No, Swanmore College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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