South Hampshire College Group, Fareham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
South Hampshire College Group has created an inclusive, welcoming environment where learners develop strong practical skills through industry-standard resources and experienced staff. The college works closely with local employers to ensure courses teach relevant, up-to-date knowledge needed for real jobs. Adult learners gain confidence and skills they use to improve their lives and communities, with many successfully completing qualifications and progressing.
Key Strengths
- Inclusive culture where learners behave professionally and treat others with respect
- Strong progress in vocational education with learners developing knowledge and skills quickly and confidently
- Industry-standard resources and expert staff training that enhance learning experiences
- Well-designed adult learning provision responsive to individual needs, with most learners achieving their goals
- Strong partnerships with employers and stakeholders to develop relevant curriculum in engineering, health, maritime and construction
Areas for Improvement
- Young people do not attend GCSE English and mathematics lessons at the same high rate as vocational courses
- Some areas of adult curriculum where learners perform less well, with improvement actions still underway
- Inconsistent quality in teaching across a very small number of subjects regarding concept explanation and instruction
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - learners and apprentices feel safe, know how to keep themselves safe at college and work, and most recall discussions about risks of extremist views.
Extracurricular Activities
Skills competitions for apprentices, work with police on drink-driving awareness videos, dementia cafe partnership with health and social care learners, creative media projects with Solent University, guest lectures and masterclasses from industry specialists
South Hampshire College Group, formed from the 2023 merger of Fareham, Eastleigh and Southampton Colleges, provides technical and vocational courses from entry level to level 5, alongside apprenticeships and adult learning programmes. The inspection found the college group to be Good overall across all areas assessed.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
c
Average grade
z
Best 3 A-Levels
z
Value added
2
A-Level students
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
2023/24 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 804 students
202223 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
4%
Top-third university
30%
Degree course
36%
Any L4+ destination
2%
Apprenticeships
Based on 343 students completing 16-18 study
2021/22 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Fareham
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Admissions Demand - Hampshire
Places available
15,423
Applications
14,221
Got 1st preference
90.9%
Got preferred school
97.7%
Secondary admissions across Hampshire (2025/26)
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