SchoolScoresSoutham College
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of STOWE VALLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Welsh Road West, Southam, CV47 0JW
01926 812560 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 21 April 2026 , published 14 June 2026.
In short: 2 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
265 pupils in this year group.
49% — 1 points below the Warwickshire average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49% | 50% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 49.3 | 48 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
263 pupils in this year group.
94% — 2 points above the Warwickshire average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 94% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 56% | 43% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 7% | 13% |
| Further education college | 35% | 34% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 94% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
129 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 27% | 28% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 60% | 54% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 36.6 | 35.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
21 subjects, 296 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 31 | 19% | 39% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 30 | 27% | 40% | 40% |
| Biology | 28 | 14% | 39% | 27% |
| History | 26 | 4% | 8% | 23% |
| Geography | 24 | 4% | 38% | 23% |
| Business Studies:Single | 23 | 4% | 17% | 16% |
| Government and Politics | 16 | 0% | 13% | 26% |
| Chemistry | 15 | 0% | 27% | 30% |
| Sociology | 14 | 14% | 21% | 20% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 13 | 8% | 23% | 14% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 12 | 0% | 25% | 17% |
| Physics | 12 | 8% | 42% | 31% |
| Economics | 9 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| English Language | 9 | 0% | 0% | 13% |
| English Literature | 8 | 0% | 13% | 23% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 7 | 14% | 43% | 26% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Computer Studies / Computing, Mathematics (Further), Art and Design (Fine Art), Design and Technology (Product Design), Religious Studies.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
162 students in this year group.
88% — 8 points above the Warwickshire average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 88% | 80% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 8% | 7% |
| Work | 30% | 33% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 86% | 88% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
143 students in this year group.
69% — 9 points above the Warwickshire average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 69% | 60% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 27% | 21% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 75% | 69% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Warwickshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 256 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 297 |
| Of those, offered a place | 237 (80%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 513 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 30th highest of 38 state secondary schools in Warwickshire. Higher than 21% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.9% | 22.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 22nd highest of 38 state secondary schools in Warwickshire. Higher than 32% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.2% | 2.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 38 state secondary schools in Warwickshire. Higher than 87% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 20.0% | 13.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 31st highest of 38 state secondary schools in Warwickshire. Higher than 20% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.6% | 13.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 23rd lowest of 38 state secondary schools in Warwickshire. Lower than 28% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.7% | 9.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 19th lowest of 38 state secondary schools in Warwickshire. Lower than 48% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 23.9% | 23.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 38 state secondary schools in Warwickshire. Lower than 73% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.6 | 16.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 38 state secondary schools in Warwickshire. Lower than 82% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.1% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.06% | 0.21% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 15th highest of 39 state secondary schools in Warwickshire. Higher than 74% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.0 | 17.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 19th highest of 39 state secondary schools in Warwickshire. Higher than 61% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.3 | 12.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 24th highest of 38 state secondary schools in Warwickshire. Higher than 31% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3% | 13.8%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Questions parents ask
What is Southam College's Ofsted rating?
Southam College was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 21 April 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Southam College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 49% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 3 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Southam College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 297 families put Southam College as their first choice for 256 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 237 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143905.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.