Peter Symonds College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Peter Symonds College
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Peter Symonds College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Winchester SO22 6RX
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Adult learning programmes | Outstanding |
| Education programmes for young people | Outstanding |
| Apprenticeships | Good |
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University Application Support: Highly qualified staff guide students through applying to higher education, researching universities, and supporting interview techniques.
Support for Apprenticeships/Workforce: Apprentices use up-to-date theories and legislation. Managers recently started evaluating work experience impact.
Career Advice and Guidance: Highly qualified careers staff support students with career advice.
Policies and Procedures: Senior leaders have appointed designated safeguarding leads across all areas to prioritize safeguarding.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: Staff and students know how to report concerns; managers analyze concerns to identify trends.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of enrichment activities including cyber challenges and maths Olympiad.
Work Experience/Internships: Staff support students to find valuable work experience related to their studies.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: Participation in enrichment activities develops students' sense of social justice.
Academic Performance: Most students achieve high grades and progress to prestigious universities.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers provide high levels of support outside of lessons, contributing to very low dropout rates.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students are exceptionally mature, well-behaved, confident, polite, and motivated to learn.
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: Majority study A-level courses; smaller number study vocational courses at levels 2 and 3.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers frequently revisit previous learning and provide high levels of support outside of lessons.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Constructive assessments identify gaps in knowledge, leading to better-than-expected grades.
Strengths/Challenges: Teachers build knowledge through well-planned steps and provide feedback to improve essay writing.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective assessment methods contribute to high student achievement and retention.
STEM Facilities: Students benefit from excellent facilities and resources for independent studies.
Study Areas/Libraries: Well-stocked learning resource centre is highly valued by students.
School Culture and Ethos: Purposeful and orderly environment is highly valued by students.
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About Us
Peter Symonds College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Hampshire, South East.
from age 16-99 yr.
94.90% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding 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 | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 16-99 | 16-99 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 20.10% | 4.10% |
| 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 | 37.48 | 31.1 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.67 | 30 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.10% | 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 | 2058 | 721 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 56% | 46.39% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 6.44% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 30.56% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 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 | 40.21 | 32.69 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.61 | 30.25 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.5% | 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 | 1951 | 849 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 50.11% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.28% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 28.17% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 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 | 37.38 1 | 27.77 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.86 | 25.19 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.0% | 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 | 1932 | 838 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 44.24% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 8.12% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 33.53% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 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 | 36.21 1 | 27.42 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.55 2 | 26.19 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.2% | 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 | 77 | 21 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 392 | 185.13% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 7.73% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 30.67% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 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 | 35.92 | 27.72 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.39 | 26.27 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.5% | 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 | 69 | 17 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 394 | 192.29% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 8.5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 34.14% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 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 |