Farnborough College of Technology, Farnborough
Farnborough College of Technology is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 99 in Farnborough. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Farnborough College of Technology in detail
Farnborough College of Technology in its own words
In its own words: "At Farnborough College of Technology, we are known for our work-focused qualifications, dynamic training facilities, and industry-experienced teachers. We offer a range of courses for both School Leavers and Adults, which include: Our modern campuses feature many industry-standard facilities, which reflect the workplace environment to provide students with hands-on skills and experiences."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am excited to serve as the Principal of Farnborough College of Technology and delighted that you’re considering studying with us. We’re committed to providing outstanding education and training to all our learners."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and robotics.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026 and an open evening on Wednesday 18 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
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Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 1091 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 13% went on to university or other higher education, 13% to apprenticeships and 46% into work. 1% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Farnborough (Main) Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is College of Technology (opposite), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 192 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Contribution to meeting skills needs: Strong
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Farnborough College creates a welcoming and respectful culture where learners thrive and grow in confidence. The college excels at connecting learning to real-world opportunities - from students creating high-quality work for local libraries to apprentices training on replica jet engines with specialist mentors. Adult learners benefit from tailored courses that genuinely improve their job prospects and social mobility.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour, attitudes and personal development with learners highly motivated and professional
- Exceptional apprenticeship programmes with strong employer partnerships and nearly all apprentices moving to employment or further training
- Highly effective adult learning programmes with learners achieving qualifications and improving employment prospects
- Excellent provision for learners with high needs with ambitious programmes closely aligned to individual aspirations
- Strong contribution to regional skills needs through close collaboration with employers and local organisations
Areas for Improvement
- Too few learners studying AS- and A-level courses achieve the qualifications they set out to study
- Need to improve achievement rates in education programmes for young people overall
Safeguarding
Learners feel safe at college and at work, and they know how to report concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Art and design students make reusable sanitary products for those affected by war and displacement, catering learners visit world-class hotels and restaurants and compete in prestigious competitions, engineering apprentices participate in charity events supporting people with disabilities to fly aircraft
Farnborough College of Technology is a general further education college in Hampshire with two main campuses providing vocational, technical, academic and professional courses. The college has been rated as Good overall, with Outstanding ratings in behaviour and attitudes, personal development, adult learning programmes, apprenticeships, and provision for learners with high needs.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
D-
Average grade
18.3
Points per entry
D+
Best 3 A-Levels
5%
Achieving AAB+
Below average
Value added
61
A-Level students
88%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 1,091 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
1%
Top-third university
32%
Degree course
37%
Any L4+ destination
4%
Apprenticeships
Based on 587 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Latest from Farnborough College of Technology
Care Professional
2 Oct 2026
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2 Oct 2026
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2 Oct 2026
Tesco Colleague - Fleet
1 Oct 2026
Retail Assistant - Primark
1 Oct 2026
Sales Representative - Mama Buci
30 Sep 2026
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 24
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 22 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Farnborough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Farnborough
Across Hampshire council
Places available
15,392
Applications
13,874
Got 1st preference
90.1%
Got preferred school
97.6%
All secondary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(9)
Questions parents ask about Farnborough College of Technology
What is Farnborough College of Technology's Ofsted rating?
Farnborough College of Technology was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025.
What is the catchment area for Farnborough College of Technology?
No fixed boundary. When Farnborough College of Technology is oversubscribed, Hampshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Farnborough College of Technology?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Farnborough College of Technology on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Farnborough College of Technology?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 22 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Farnborough College of Technology?
Farnborough College of Technology is at Boundary Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6SB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)