Alderwood School
Community school · 1,471 pupils
81% stayed in education · Attainment 8 42.2
Further education
Farnborough College of Technology
- Pupils on roll
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- Free school meals
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- Year 11 cohort 2025
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- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
What the data says
Farnborough College of Technology is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 1,112 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 15% went to university (Hampshire 35%, England 37%), and 2% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average D-, well below the England average of B-; 5% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%). The largest A level subjects are Psychology, Sociology and Mathematics.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Hampshire and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 1,112 | 16,641 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 76% | 82% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 15% | 35% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 2% | 19% | 19% |
| Further education | 7% | 5% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 11% | 7% | 7% |
| Employment | 43% | 35% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 17% | 13% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 2,324 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 61 | 8,621 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | D- | B- | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 18.31 | 36.32 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | D+ | B- | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 5% | 17% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 12 | 20% | 23% |
| Sociology | 11 | 18% | 13% |
| Mathematics | 10 | 16% | 31% |
| Law | 8 | 13% | 4% |
| Biology | 7 | 11% | 20% |
| Business Studies | 7 | 11% | 13% |
| Economics | 6 | 10% | 13% |
| Geography | — | — | 10% |
| Chemistry | — | — | 17% |
| Religious Studies | — | — | 4% |
| Physics | — | — | 12% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 51 | 84% | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 45 | 74% | — |
| Aerospace Engineering | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 35 | 57% | — |
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 27 | 44% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 27 | 44% | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (All) | 20 | 33% | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (All) | 19 | 31% | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 18 | 30% | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | 14 | 23% | — |
| Law | GCE AS level (All) | 14 | 23% | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (All) | 12 | 20% | — |
| Economics | GCE AS level (All) | 12 | 20% | — |
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | VRQ Level 3 | 12 | 20% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 12 | 20% | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (All) | 11 | 18% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 10 | 16% | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (All) | 9 | 15% | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 9 | 15% | — |
| Tourism | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 8 | 13% | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 8 | 13% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 8 | 13% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 8 | 13% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 7 | 11% | — |
| Law | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 6 | 10% | — |
| Physics | GCE AS level (All) | 6 | 10% | — |
| Economics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 6 | 10% | — |
| Religious Studies | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | — | — | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Physics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Small Business Management | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Geography | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
Other secondary schools in Hampshire
Amery Hill School
Academy converter · 982 pupils
93% stayed in education · Attainment 8 50.0
Applemore College
Foundation school · 478 pupils
83% stayed in education · Attainment 8 36.7
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School
Voluntary aided school · 894 pupils
91% stayed in education · Attainment 8 59.3
Bohunt School
Academy converter · sixth form · 2,012 pupils
92% stayed in education · Attainment 8 56.3
Bridgemary School
Academy sponsor led · 814 pupils
78% stayed in education · Attainment 8 33.8
Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.