Southam College

URN: 125738 • Southam CV47 0JW

Overview

Name
Southam College
URN
125738
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
80.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
R S Samra (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Welsh Road West, Southam CV47 0JW

Summary

Southam College is a mixed community secondary school located in Southam, Warwickshire, accommodating 1,644 students, including 314 in the Sixth Form. The school has a strong reputation for academic excellence, evidenced by its outstanding ratings from Ofsted in 2011, 2014, and 2021. Southam College prides itself on providing a supportive learning environment that fosters both academic achievement and personal development, encouraging students to be kind, confident, and resilient.

The curriculum at Southam College is designed to offer a wide range of subjects and extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education. Recent improvements to facilities, including a new Sports Hall and ongoing construction of additional school buildings, reflect the school’s commitment to enhancing the learning experience.

The school community is actively engaged, with events such as Year 7 welcome days and SEND evenings aimed at fostering connections among students, parents, and staff. Southam College aims to create memorable experiences for all students, reinforcing its ethos of support and care while striving for continuous improvement in educational standards.

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Key details

LA
Warwickshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1077
Pupils
1644
Boys
805
Girls
840
FSM %
3.90
Open date
Close date
2017-03-31
Last Ofsted
2014-03-27
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Warwickshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1644 805 840 1077 3.90
2024-09-11 1644 805 840 1077 3.90
2023-09-11 1644 805 840 1077 3.90
2022-09-11 1644 805 840 1077 3.90
2021-09-11 1644 805 840 1077 3.90
2020-09-11 1644 805 840 1077 3.90

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