Itchen College
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About Itchen College
Itchen College is a state sixth form in Southampton that serves students from age 16 upwards, and the data suggests it is a popular choice locally. The school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage or a parent view score, so gauging satisfaction from that angle is not possible here. However, the college is oversubscribed, which is a strong signal that local families actively choose it. With a headteacher, Rebecca Stratton, at the helm, the school operates as a mixed, non-religious institution. Itchen College offers a wide range of facilities including a theatre, art studios, tennis courts, a sixth form centre, and a chapel, alongside sports like rowing, basketball, and swimming. Clubs such as eco club, debate, and drama add to the extracurricular offer. For a 16-99 age range institution, this breadth of provision helps explain its draw, even without formal parent feedback metrics.
Academically, Itchen College's most recent A-level results from the 2023/24 academic year show a mixed picture. The average points per entry was 27.66, equating to a grade of C-, and the best three A-levels averaged 27.3 points, also a C-. Only 3.2% of students achieved AAB or higher in at least two facilitating subjects, which is a low proportion. The value added score was -0.17, meaning students achieved slightly below expectations given their prior attainment, and the progress banding was rated 'Below average'. The confidence interval for value added ranged from -0.26 to -0.07, so the true score could be closer to the local authority average for Progress 8 (-0.26) but remains negative. With 249 students in the cohort, the college is a sizeable provider, but its academic outcomes place it behind local peers like Saint George Catholic College and St Anne's Catholic School.
For families considering Itchen College, the practical context is important. The school is oversubscribed, so early application is wise. It is located in Southampton, within the South East region, and the nearest Outstanding-rated school is St Anne's Catholic School, 3.5 km away. Facilities are strong for a state sixth form, with science labs, ICT suites, a library, and a gymnasium, plus outdoor spaces like astro turf and playing fields. The college offers a chapel, which may appeal to some families despite its non-religious character. SEND provisions are not detailed in the data, so parents with specific needs should enquire directly. This college suits students who value a broad extracurricular programme and a large, mixed sixth form environment, but those prioritising top academic outcomes may want to compare with higher-performing local alternatives.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 16 to 99 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Middle Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO19 7TB |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Stratton |
| Local Authority | Southampton |
GCSE Results
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
33.2
'22/23
28.2
'23/24
27.7
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2331%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 557 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
6%
Russell Group
7%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- Employment40%
- University (HE)31%
- Not sustained9%
- Other education6%
- Apprenticeship4%
- Further education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Psychology70
- Sociology52
- Physical Education / Sports Studies39
- Business Studies:Single35
- Biology26
- Geography25
- History24
- Mathematics21
- Art and Design (Fine Art)20
- Art and Design (Graphics)20
- English Language20
- Accounting / Finance18
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
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Total schools
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Oversubscribed
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Primary
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Middle Road, Southampton
Southampton, SO19 7TB
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