South Hampshire College Group

A good further education school in Hampshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for South Hampshire College Group.

Fareham, PO141NH Ofsted: Good Age 16-99 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

23

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
11.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 19.0%
Sustained employment
81.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 42.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
29 April 2025
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bishopsfield Road
Fareham, PO141NH
Phone
1329815200
Website
shcg.ac.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130693
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Bishopsfield Road, Fareham, PO14 1NH
Website
www.shcg.ac.uk
Age range
16-99
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
19.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
42.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
15.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
19.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
12%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
804 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
15.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (VRQ Level 3)
★ ★★★★
(36 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★ ★★★★
(20 students)

Strong performance in 2 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Creating better futures"

hands-on, industry-focused courses high-quality technical and professional education and training Creating better futures

Facilities

state-of-the-art facilities

Curriculum Highlights

15-18 hours of classes per week for 16-19 full-time courses Most courses include work placements (from 1 week to 45 days/academic year) English and maths support; GCSE/functional skills options Tutorial and enrichment programme T Levels duration and structure: 2-year, 80% college, 20% industry placement, 45-day industry placement, UCAS points

Admissions Criteria

Apprenticeships are open to anyone aged 16 and above. Applications are open for students aged 16-19 applying for full-time courses starting September 2026.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

Course fees vary. Full-time courses for 16-18 are free to study, but there may be costs for travel, equipment and trips. UK and EU students do not pay tuition or examination fees for government funded FE courses if they have not turned 19. Some courses may require fees; loans are available (Advanced Learner Loans, Higher Education Loans). A Fees Policy exists. There are bursaries and financial support including 16-19 Discretionary Student Support Fund, 16-19 Vulnerable Student Support Fund, 19+ Discretionary Student Support Fund, Free Student Meals, and various bursaries.

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