Warwickshire College Group

About Warwickshire College Group

Warwickshire College Group is an unusual school in the state secondary landscape, and its headline metrics reflect that. It serves students aged 16 to 99, meaning it functions primarily as a sixth form and further education college rather than a traditional secondary school. Because of this, it has no Progress 8 score to compare against the Warwickshire local authority average of 0.02, and its KS4 results are effectively zero across the board — no students entered the EBacc or achieved basics in English and maths at that level. The school’s real story is at KS5, where its value-added score of 0.2 places it in the ‘Above average’ banding, with a confidence interval of 0.1 to 0.31. That’s a strong signal that students here make more progress than similar peers nationally, and it stands out in a county where only seven of 42 same-type schools are rated Outstanding.

Academically, the sixth form delivers solid outcomes. The average points per entry is 44.19, equivalent to a B+ grade, and the best three A-levels average out at 44.61 points, also a B+. Over 40 per cent of entries achieved AAB or higher, which is a respectable figure for a non-selective state provider. With 143 students in the KS5 cohort, the school is large enough to offer a broad curriculum but not so big that students get lost. The progress banding of ‘Above average’ suggests teaching and support are effective, particularly given the wide age range and the fact that many students may arrive with varied prior attainment. There is no direct comparison available for the LA average at KS5, but these numbers put the college comfortably ahead of many local sixth forms that serve a similar demographic.

The facilities are generous for a state institution: a theatre, swimming pool, astro turf, sports hall, tennis courts, music rooms, art studios, and a dedicated sixth form centre. There is also a chapel, which is unusual for a non-religious school. Boarding is available, making this an option for families outside the immediate Warwick area. The clubs list is extensive, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Model United Nations, Young Enterprise, and coding, which points to a strong enrichment offer. SEND provision is not detailed in the data, but the school’s capacity of 1,300 suggests it can accommodate a large and diverse student body. This college will suit families looking for a post-16 option that combines strong A-level outcomes with a wide range of extracurriculars and a more adult learning environment than a traditional school sixth form.

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