South Hampshire College Group, Fareham
South Hampshire College Group is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 99 in Fareham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
South Hampshire College Group in detail
South Hampshire College Group in its own words
In its own words: "South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) provides education, training and career opportunities for people and businesses across South Hampshire. Our purpose is to create better futures by helping people develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to achieve their goals."
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hampshire
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 1256 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 11% went on to university or other higher education, 12% to apprenticeships and 44% into work. 3% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Fareham Rail Station, about 550 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fareham College (s-bound), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 250 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. 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 April 2025 inspection report.
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.
About
Fareham College is a further education college situated on a 22-acre (89,000 m2) campus on the western side of the town of Fareham in Hampshire, England.
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At a Glance
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Boarding
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Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
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Average grade
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Best 3 A-Levels
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Value added
2
A-Level students
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) - 1,256 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
3%
Top-third university
29%
Degree course
41%
Any L4+ destination
2%
Apprenticeships
Based on 378 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 South Hampshire College Group
Marine Electrician Apprentice Shortlisted for Major Industry Award
25 Sep 2026
Super Six for South Hampshire College Group in Regional Apprenticeship Awards
23 Sep 2026
Student and Trainer Announced as South East Finalists in National Apprenticeship Awards
21 Aug 2026
South Hampshire College Group Celebrates Highest-Ever Pass Rate for 16-18 Students on Level 3 Results Day
13 Aug 2026
Digital T Level Student Receives University Scholarship
30 Jul 2026
Ambitious New Facilities Approved for Civil Engineering Training Centre
29 Jul 2026
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Keep up with South Hampshire College Group
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 21
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 15 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
8 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 - Fareham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Fareham
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(10)
Questions parents ask about South Hampshire College Group
What is South Hampshire College Group's Ofsted rating?
South Hampshire College Group was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2025.
What is the catchment area for South Hampshire College Group?
No fixed boundary. When South Hampshire College Group is oversubscribed, Hampshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to South Hampshire College Group?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming South Hampshire College Group 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 South Hampshire College Group?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 15 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 8 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 South Hampshire College Group?
South Hampshire College Group is at Bishopsfield Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1NH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)