Sparsholt College Hampshire

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

Winchester, SO212NF Ofsted: Good Age 16-99 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

30

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
15.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 23.0%
Sustained employment
88.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 46.0%
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
10 October 2023
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Westley Lane
Sparsholt
Winchester, SO212NF
Phone
1962776441
Website
sparsholt.ac.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130698
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Westley Lane, Sparsholt, Winchester, SO21 2NF
Website
www.sparsholt.ac.uk
Age range
16-99
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Setting
Smaller rural: 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
23.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
46.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
17.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
13%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
1135 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

Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(8 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★★
(6 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Law / Legal Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Computing and IT Advanced Technician (BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D))
★★★★ ★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Excellence Passion Teamwork Integrity Innovation Sustainability Valuing others Supportiveness

Facilities

Game and Wildlife Centre Indoor and Outdoor Rifle Ranges and Clay Shooting Site Game and Deer Larder Deer and Estate Management A herd of Sika Incubators and Hatchers for Game rearing Sawmill and timber processing area Maintenance workshops Safe tree climbing practice areas Digital clinometer to measure tree heights Chainsaws Rider performance studio Eventing Simulator (Charisma, Racewood) Stabling for up to 66 horses Indoor arena Three outdoor arenas Covered horse-walker Grass rides Cross country training field Weighbridge Equine Stocks Full sized equine skeleton BHS qualified riding instructors Animal Health and Welfare Research Centre Zoo licence 360-degree cameras to study captive welfare Aquatic Research and Conservation Centre Salmonid Rearing and Trials Centre Coarse Fishing Lakes Electrofishing equipment 180-hectare College farm including Dairy, Beef, Sheep and Pig enterprises Agri-tech Centre including wet labs, VR rooms and interactive classrooms Vertical Growing Research Centre RAPPA mobile sheep handling unit and livestock trailer New DeLaval Robotic parlour and conventional parlour 3 full spec machinery simulators (combine, tractor and forklift) Fully interactive virtual reality room Five hectares dedicated to horticultural practice Garden design studio Production polytunnels Tropical glasshouse National Collection for Hampshire & IOW Apples BBC Gardeners’ Question Time Potting Shed Indoor climbing wall Indoor Sports Centre Brand new Motor Vehicle centre opened in 2014 Three workshops (Body Repair Shop, Welding and fabrication, Fast-fit tyre and exhaust) Electric/hybrid vehicle tech facilities RHS Chelsea Flower Show medals facility connections Agri-tech VR and simulation facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Gold Medal Winners & Best in Discovery award at RHS Chelsea Flower Show RHS Chelsea Flower Show medals recognition is highlighted as a notable achievement in horticulture

Admissions Criteria

After we receive your application, you will either be sent an official course offer, or invited to attend an interview on the Sparsholt campus.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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