Havant and South Downs College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Havant and South Downs College
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Havant and South Downs College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Havant PO7 8AA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Adult learning programmes | Outstanding |
| Apprenticeships | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Career Advice and Guidance: Most learners and apprentices benefit from appropriate careers guidance that supports them to make well-informed choices for their future learning or work.
Policies and Procedures: Learners and apprentices feel safe while at college and in the workplace.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: Most learners trust staff and are confident that they will respond to concerns quickly.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Staff provide learners and apprentices with opportunities to participate in a wide range of clubs, societies and special interest groups.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: A small number of learners take part in activities which contribute positively to their communities.
Academic Performance: Most learners and apprentices produce work to the required standard or better.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Most learners who fall behind benefit from effective support through the college 'Back on Track' programme.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most learners appreciate and value the mutual respect between each other and staff.
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: The Havant campus provides A levels; South Downs and Alton campuses provide a programme of vocational courses.
Teacher Engagement: Learners studying education programmes benefit from sessions where teachers bring activity to life.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teachers support learners to play a full role in their community and prepare them very well for their next step in learning or work.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Most teachers intervene appropriately to explain and correct any mistakes that learners make.
Strengths/Challenges: Most teachers use assessment well; however, a small number do not consistently correct mistakes in learners’ writing.
STEM Facilities: The hub includes a fully adapted kitchen, a sensory garden, and sensory room.
Study Areas/Libraries: Learners benefit from up-to-date resources, including specialist resources like assistive technology.
School Culture and Ethos: Leaders have a clear and ambitious vision to raise learners’ aspirations and improve their life chances.
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Havant and South Downs College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Hampshire, South East.
from age 16-99 yr.
89.20% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) |
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| Type | Colleges | Colleges |
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| Ofset report | Good | - |
| Age range | 16-99 | 16-99 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 7.70% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.13 | 31.1 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.93 | 30 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.70% | 15.92% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 1775 | 721 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 49% | 46.39% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 6.44% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 30.56% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 10.67% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.6 | 32.69 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.79 | 30.25 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.3% | 20.25% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 2479 | 849 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 48% | 50.11% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 5.28% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 28.17% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 11.39% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.46 1 | 27.77 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.35 2 | 25.19 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.2% | 13.45% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 1828 | 838 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 40% | 44.24% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 8.12% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 35% | 33.53% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 10.41% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.43 4 | 27.42 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.02 2 | 26.19 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.6% | 12.79% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 5 | 21 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 472 | 185.13% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 7.73% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 36% | 30.67% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 6.13% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.59 | 27.72 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.08 | 26.27 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.1% | 13.26% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 5 | 17 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 553 | 192.29% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 8.5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 39% | 34.14% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 6.5% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |