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Southam College is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,660 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In September 2021 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Oakley School, Myton School, Kineton High School and Bilton School.)
Particular strengths include Attainment, Sixth form, Progress and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Representation.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | Campion School | |
| 6.0 | Oakley School | |
| 7.2 | North Leamington School | |
| 7.2 | Trinity Catholic School | |
| 7.4 | Myton School | |
| 8.0 | Rugby High School | |
| 8.3 | Kineton High School | |
| 8.5 | Bilton School | |
| 8.8 | Aylesford School Warwick | |
| 9.0 | Kenilworth School and Sixth Form | |
| 9.0 | Harris Church of England Academy | |
| 9.1 | Rugby Free Secondary School |
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Attainment: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is excellent, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
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