Performance data

Overall, students reached expectations in national assessments and examinations and these results can be used as a starting point to the outcomes students achieve.

KS4 (Years 10 &11)

Most importantly, students overall:

• achieved beyond expectations;

• and/or achieved better than if they remained in their previous schools;

• and/or moved on to appropriate destinations by developing excellent life skills.

Sixth Form

progression

2022 retention data (based on student numbers at the end of June 2022 and the start of September 2022)

• Yr10 into Yr11 - 100%

• Yr11 into Yr12 - 100% of students progress to L3 courses or apprenticeships. 54% of those continue their studies at UTC Portmouth, 45% at other colleges and 1% apprenticeships.

• Yr12 into Yr13 - 95%
  

Ofsted report

The college was inspected in June 2021 and holds an Outstanding rating in all areas. The report is very positive, highlighting the quality of education as a standout area, reinforced by the unparalleled destination figures for our students; the best in the region. Significantly more students go onto university and higher apprenticeships from their studies with us than the national or regional average.

The inspectors were especially positive about how respectful and sensible our students are and recognised what a caring and nurturing environment we have created at the college. They noted how impeccably our pupils conduct themselves and that they are intrinsically motivated to do their best.

Our Training and Enrichment programmes were highlighted as an area of strength as well. The inspectors recognised the valuable employability skills these programmes help our students develop. Student behaviour was rated as excellent and it was recognised that staff care for students’ safety and well-being and that pupils feel valued and safe in college.

The full report can be viewed via this link.