Southam College

Academy converter · Secondary school · Southam, Warwickshire
CV47 0JW
Composite score
61.6

School overview

Southam College is a secondary school serving Southam, Warwickshire, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. It has 1,623 pupils aged 11 to 18 on roll. At its most recent graded inspection, Ofsted rated Southam College 'Outstanding'. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 49.3 — above the national average (national average: 46). Performance is little changed year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 32% of secondary schools nationally.

49% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, in line with the national average of about 45%. 70% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#1,013
National rank
#84
In West Midlands
#12
In Warwickshire
Top 32%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
49.3
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
49%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
70%
% EBacc grade 5+
25%
EBacc average points score
4.61

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Outstanding

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,623 % FSM ever-6 16.9% % EAL 4.6% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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