Peter Symonds College

A outstanding further education school in Hampshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Peter Symonds College.

Winchester, SO226RX Ofsted: Outstanding Age 16-99 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
49.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 56.0%
Sustained employment
57.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 28.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
22 October 2024
Quality of education
Outstanding
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
Owens Road
Winchester, SO226RX
Phone
1962857500
Website
psc.ac.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130708
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Owens Road, Winchester, SO22 6RX
Website
www.psc.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
56.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
28.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
53%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
2188 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

French (GCE AS level (Not continued to A2))
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(100 students)
Sports Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(337 students)
German (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(17 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Counting in Ones"

Inclusion Individuality Support

Head Teacher's Message

Principal Sara Russell announced the College’s Ofsted Outstanding status and emphasised the inclusive, diverse culture, ongoing investment in facilities (notably the Russell Music Centre) and the College’s commitment to equality, diversity and opportunity for all students.

Facilities

Russell Music Centre (5.4m facility) with specialist chamber ensemble rehearsal rooms, acoustically treated teaching rooms, soundproofed rehearsal studios, two recording studios, and a recital room with advanced sound, AV and production lighting Carville Building (teaching and learning accommodation)

Curriculum Highlights

A Level Courses T Level Courses Vocational Courses Level 2 Courses Extended Project

Admissions Criteria

To study at Level 3, five GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (or five IGCSE passes at 4/C and above) including Maths and English Language. If the applicant has equivalent international qualifications, they will also be eligible for Level 3. Details are discussed in the guidance chat once an application has been submitted.

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