Southam College

About Southam College

Southam College is an academy converter in Southam, Warwickshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,623 pupils on roll. It is part of STOWE VALLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 September 2021) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.9 (2025/26). 16.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Warwickshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,623 / 1,650 (98%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

15 September 2021

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Welsh Road West, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 0JW

Phone

01926812560

Headteacher

Mel Mason

Website

http://www.southamcollege.com/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Southam College?

Southam College is an academy converter in Southam, Warwickshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Southam College have?

Southam College has 1,623 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Southam College's Ofsted rating?

Southam College was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 September 2021).

How does Southam College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Southam College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.9 in 2025/26.

Is Southam College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Southam College is part of STOWE VALLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Southam College?

Southam College is located at Welsh Road West, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 0JW.