Havant and South Downs College

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

Waterlooville, PO78AA Ofsted: Good Age 16-99 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
33.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 40.0%
Sustained employment
69.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 35.0%
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
21 May 2024
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
College Road
Waterlooville, PO78AA
Phone
2393879999
Website
hsdc.ac.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130695
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
College Road, Waterlooville, PO7 8AA
Website
www.hsdc.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
40.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
35.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
14.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
33%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
2278 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Music (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Sociology (GCE AS level (Not continued to A2))
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Engineering Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)
Dance (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Law / Legal Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(21 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Be Extraordinary Be Aspirational Be Employable Be Active Be Involved Be Adventurous

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Be Extraordinary clubs and societies Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme

Sports

Team sports Individual sports Recreational sports

Facilities

74 South – Restaurant Salon 74 AMP at South Downs (Art. Music. Media. Performance.) Art Studios Cafés Fitness Centre at South Downs Gym at Alton Campus IT Centres Learning Hub Media Suite Student Hub

Curriculum Highlights

Over 30 A Levels Vocational courses T Levels Apprenticeships

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