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Swanmore College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

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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
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B
B-
Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 11-16 11-18 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% 63% 57%
Grade 5 or above A Level - 11.60% -
Day Fees - - -
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Swanmore College Reviews
2 (3 reviews)
No help at all for pupils that need help ! More like abprison camp then a school .. i went there in the 80s excellent then !! Seems to od gone backwards !! So many parents home schooling after just a term ! Awful school
i went to swanmore college and i enjoyed school life however they’re starting to drain the colour from the school. the buildings are being painted grey and the curtains are changing and it looks boring now. also the skirts are ugly.
terrible terrible school very bad food and not good on bullying 1 star do not go here very bad school
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%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

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

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