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Swanmore College
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- Swanmore SO32 2RB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: GCSE results significantly above the national average, particularly in mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils feel happy and safe; the school is calm, orderly and welcoming.
Qualifications and Training: High-quality teacher training through the Rural Schools Alliance.
Current Educational Practices: New curriculum model being implemented; too early to evaluate impact.
Strengths and Challenges: Variable quality of teaching between subjects; being addressed by leaders.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents agree the school keeps pupils safe and secure.
Communication: Reports and updates shared regularly with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Overwhelming majority of parents report satisfaction with pupil safety and progress.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Sensitive handling of vulnerable pupils, including mental health issues; home visits if necessary.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Implemented new behavior system and reviewed curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements; detailed and high-quality records.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Dedicated team supports vulnerable pupils and families.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities organized despite ongoing building work.
Career Counselling Services: Year 8 pupils receive valuable advice and guidance for option choices.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Dedicated staff and interventions support vulnerable pupils.
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Swanmore College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 1330 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 55% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Salutations from Swanmore College. Swanmore College is a cheerful environment where students, instructors, and support staff love working together, and I'm proud of that. In all we do, I want Swanmore to be known as a "Centre of Excellence." A place where exceptional GCSE scores are achieved, where superb behaviour and care are guaranteed, where excellent teaching and learning are witnessed, and where possibilities for everyone to succeed are assumed. All students should leave the institution with a diverse range of skills and knowledge, a close-knit network of friends, and a diversity of interests that will keep them engaged in the years to come. Working collaboratively with parents, teachers, governors, and the local community, this will be accomplished. Please get in touch with the college if you want to visit or if you have any worries about your child. We will work together to address any queries or worries you may have, I can guarantee you of that.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.2 | - | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 55% | 34% | 57% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 28.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 40.85% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 20.05% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 9.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 13.47% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.48 | 2.71 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 92.33% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 263 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 84.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 41.2% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | SP | 5.13% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 64% | 29.34% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.16% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.95% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.49% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 32.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 44.03% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 22.15% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 12.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.67 | 2.96 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 91.61% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 253 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 87.1% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 43.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 65% | 29.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.78% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.43% | 2.13% |
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Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 4 | 30.11% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 3 | 44.14% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 24.28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 7 | 11.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 4 | 16.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.36 | 2.96 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 90.08% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 229 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 82.14% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 42.35% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | SP | 4.49% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 65% | 28.77% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.65% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.97% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.83% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 7 | 29.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 2 | 43.46% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 23.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% 6 | 10.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% 2 | 15.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.61 | 2.94 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 82.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 234 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 72.03% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 34.52% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 4.17% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 63% | 33.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.13% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.32% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.47% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 30.94% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 45.31% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 50% | 26.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 15.51% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 17.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 87.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 245 | 155 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 71.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 39.32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 58% | 33.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.64% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.38% | 2.45% |
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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 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Swanmore College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
