The Sixth Form College Farnborough
The Sixth Form College Farnborough
Get notified about changes
Receive email updates when The Sixth Form College Farnborough gets a new inspection, rating change, or financial data.
Details
Type
Academy Converter
Local Authority
Hampshire
Academy Trust
THE PROSPECT TRUST
Head Teacher
Zoe Smallman
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Opened
September 2017
Website
www.farnborough.ac.uk
Reference Number
145057
Additional Provisions
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Class Sizes
Total Pupils
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2021/22, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
2 inspections on record
- 2021Outstanding
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding AI-Generated Insights
Curriculum2- Curriculum meets students' needs and addresses learning gaps.
- Topics are carefully sequenced to build essential knowledge.
Leadership2- Leaders quickly identify and improve weaknesses in teaching.
- Leaders support staff and students effectively, especially post-pandemic.
Safeguarding2- Safeguarding arrangements are effective and well-managed.
- Staff are well-trained and regularly update their safeguarding knowledge.
Pupil Progress2- Students make rapid progress through targeted support and feedback.
- Students develop strong knowledge and skills across subjects.
Teaching Quality2- Teachers expertly break down information and check understanding.
- Staff benefit from a highly effective professional development programme.
Personal Development2- Students gain confidence and independence through targeted support.
- Students are well-prepared for their next steps after college.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2020
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
Destinations
Where students go after finishing their studies
Destination data is not available for this school
Finances
2024/25
Income per Pupil (£)
In 2024/25 the revenue reserve was £0 or £0 p/pupil. Schools maintain reserves for unexpected costs, but these funds are ultimately meant to benefit pupils.
Expenditure per Pupil (£)
In 2024/25 the in-year balance was £3,639,000 or £898 p/pupil. A positive balance means the school had money left over, which goes into reserves for future use.
About This Data
- •Financial data comes from the DfE School Financial Benchmarking service. Schools report their income and spending each year.
- •Revenue reserve is the money a school has saved up over time. Schools keep reserves to cover unexpected costs, though funds are meant to benefit current pupils.
- •In-year balance shows whether a school spent more or less than it received in a single year. A positive balance means the school had money left over; a negative balance means it dipped into savings.