Southam College is a secondary school in Southam, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Southam College currently has around 1644 pupils on roll, which is about 153% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49% boys and 51.1% girls. Around 3.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Welsh Road West, Southam, CV47 0JW |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Warwickshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr R S Samra |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 125738 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1077 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1644 |
| Number of Boys: | 805 |
| Number of Girls: | 840 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southam Primary School St James Road , CV47 0QB | - not rated | 274 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southam Primary School St James Road , CV47 0QB | 3out of 4 | 274 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southam First School St James Road , CV47 0LY | - not rated | 416 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southam St James (Voluntary Aided) CofE Primary School Tollgate Road , CV47 1EE | - not rated | 532 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southam St James CofE Academy Tollgate Road , CV47 1EE | - not rated | 532 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southam Middle School St James Road , CV47 0LY | - not rated | 416 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Feldon County Middle School Stockton Road , Long Itchington CV47 9QP | - not rated | 2,950 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southam College Welsh Road West , CV47 0JW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southam College Welsh Road West , CV47 0JW | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.