Type Community school Chairman of the Governors Mr B Wallace DfE URN 125738 Tables Number of students 1,037 | Headteacher Mr R S Samra DfE number 937/4114 Phone +44 1926 812560 | |
Location Welsh Road WestSouthamWarwickshireCV47 0JWEngland Similar The Nuneaton Academy, Stratford‑upon‑Avon College, Warwickshire College, City College Coventry Profiles | ||
Southam College is a medium-sized comprehensive school located in Southam, Warwickshire, England. The college achieved its Specialist Technology Status in 2000, Humanities College Status in 2004 and Vocational College Status in 2006. The college has received a national award in recognition of its involvement in the Engineering Education Scheme. A February 2008 Ofsted report accorded the school a Grade 2 (good) However, since the 2011 Oftsted report the school has been Grade 1 (outstanding) .
The current head teacher there is Mr. R S Samra. This year the school GCSE record was 76% (higher than all previous years) of students achieving 5 A*-C grades including English and Maths which is an 8% improvement.
On two separate occasions the school has been rated outstanding from their OFSTED reports