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Southam College

Academy converter · Southam · CV47 0JW

Ages 11–18 · 1,637 pupils · Warwickshire

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

49.6

Overall absence

11.0%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-04-21

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.08
−20+2
Attainment 849.6
English & maths grade 5+50%
English & maths grade 4+69%
EBacc entry79%

EBacc APS: 4.6

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence11.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)27.0%
Unauthorised3.8%
Authorised absence
7.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.7%
Enrolments in measure
1,378

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

1,637 pupils · 1,650 places

Pupils on roll
1,637
Boys / girls
811 / 826
School capacity
1,650
Capacity fill
1,637 / 1,650 (99%)
Free school meals
18.9%
FSM pupils
253
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: STOWE VALLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
STOWE VALLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Headteacher Mel Mason

Location

Address
Welsh Road West
Postcode
CV47 0JW
Town
Southam
County
Warwickshire
Local authority
Warwickshire
District
Stratford-on-Avon
Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Southam, Warwickshire, 1,637 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 18.9%.

Open schools in Southam
11
Secondary schools in Southam
1
Academies among open schools in Southam
73% (8)
Open schools in CV47
12
Secondary in CV47
1
Open schools in Warwickshire LA
288
Secondary in Warwickshire LA
37

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in SouthamNear CV47

  • Southam Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Southam · CV47 0QB · Warwickshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS280%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM18.2%

    0.2 miles away

  • Southam St James CofE Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Southam · CV47 1EE · Warwickshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence8.2%
    • FSM26.8%

    0.3 miles away

  • Stockton Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Primary

    Southam · CV47 8JE · Warwickshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM8.7%

    1.6 miles away

  • Long Itchington CofE Academy

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Primary

    Southam · CV47 9QP · Warwickshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS241%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM16.8%

    1.7 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Headteacher Mel Mason
Telephone
01926812560
Website
http://www.southamcollege.com/

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