Southport College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Southport College
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Southport College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Sefton District PR9 0TT
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Adult learning programmes | Good |
| Apprenticeships | Requires Improvement |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Career Advice and Guidance: Effective careers education includes guidance for apprenticeships and further study.
Policies and Procedures: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Fundraising activities and art competitions available.
Academic Performance: Most young learners achieve their qualifications.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Learners with high needs receive effective individualised support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most have positive attitudes, but attendance is an issue.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teachers help and support learners effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching is clear, but feedback can lack precision.
STEM Facilities: Curriculums benefit from specialist equipment and staff professional development.
School Culture and Ethos: Learners feel respected and behave well.
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Southport College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Merseyside, North West.
from age 16-99 yr.
93.20% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) |
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| Type | Colleges | Colleges | Colleges |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | - | Outstanding |
| Age range | 16-99 | 16-99 | 14-99 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | 13% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 4.80% | - | 3.10% |
| 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 | 27.76 | 28.14 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.24 | 30.35 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.80% | 12.6% | 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 | 477 | 157 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 38% | 52.64% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 9% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 23.91% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 24% | 9.82% | 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 | 33.25 | 35.08 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.53 | 37.15 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.2% | 17.9% | 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 | 789 | 221 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 48% | 58.64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.45% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 20.64% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 17% | 11.64% | 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 | 32.30 | 31.74 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.71 | 32.2 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.1% | 12.86% | 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 | 630 | 202 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 42% | 56.82% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 8.18% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 19.91% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 9.64% | 8.8% |
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 | 6.92 | 26.63 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | E- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.43 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 11.57% | 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 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 114 | 36.1% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 8.1% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 19.5% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 3.9% | 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 - 29th Aug 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 |