Alderwood School
Community school · 1,471 pupils
81% stayed in education · Attainment 8 42.2
Further education
Havant and South Downs College
- 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
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registrations: Alton College (URN 130691, until 28 February 2019); Havant College (URN 130702, until 1 August 2017).
What the data says
Havant and South Downs College 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 2,483 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 29% went to university (Hampshire 35%, England 37%), and 12% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average C, below the England average of B-; 6% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%). The largest A level subjects are Psychology, Business Studies 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 | 2,483 | 16,641 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 79% | 82% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 29% | 35% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 12% | 19% | 19% |
| Further education | 9% | 5% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7% | 7% |
| Employment | 35% | 35% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 16% | 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 | 4,368 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 626 | 8,621 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | C | B- | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 30.38 | 36.32 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | C | B- | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 6% | 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 | 134 | 21% | 23% |
| Business Studies | 105 | 17% | 13% |
| Mathematics | 105 | 17% | 31% |
| Biology | 82 | 13% | 20% |
| Sociology | 79 | 13% | 13% |
| Law | 63 | 10% | 4% |
| Economics | 56 | 9% | 13% |
| Media Studies | 54 | 9% | 4% |
| History | 54 | 9% | 13% |
| Chemistry | 48 | 8% | 17% |
| Geography | 43 | 7% | 10% |
| English Literature | 42 | 7% | 11% |
| Graphic Communication | 42 | 7% | 2% |
| Physics | 39 | 6% | 12% |
| Religious Studies | 36 | 6% | 4% |
| Photography | 33 | 5% | 3% |
| Computer Science | 31 | 5% | 5% |
| English Language | 26 | 4% | 4% |
| Drama | 26 | 4% | 2% |
| English Language and Literature | 26 | 4% | 2% |
| Politics | 25 | 4% | 6% |
| Fine Art | 24 | 4% | 3% |
| Textiles | 24 | 4% | 1% |
| 3D Design | 23 | 4% | 1% |
| Physical Education | 23 | 4% | 3% |
| Film Studies | 23 | 4% | 2% |
| Classical Civilisation | 22 | 4% | 1% |
| Accounting/Finance | 22 | 4% | 1% |
| Environmental Science | 20 | 3% | 1% |
| Ancient History | 19 | 3% | 0% |
| Art and Design | 18 | 3% | 1% |
| Further Mathematics | 17 | 3% | 5% |
| Geology | 17 | 3% | 0% |
| Spanish | 14 | 2% | 2% |
| Philosophy | 13 | 2% | 1% |
| Dance | 10 | 2% | 0% |
| Music | 8 | 1% | 0% |
| Product Design | 8 | 1% | 2% |
| Music Technology | 7 | 1% | 0% |
| German | 6 | 1% | 0% |
| French | 6 | 1% | 1% |
| Russian | — | — | 0% |
| Japanese | — | — | 0% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 203 | 32% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 50 | 8% | — |
| Psychology | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 38 | 6% | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 34 | 5% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 33 | 5% | — |
| Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals | VRQ Level 3 | 30 | 5% | — |
| Animal Care (Non-Agricultural) | VRQ Level 2 | 27 | 4% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 23 | 4% | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at Level 3 | 21 | 3% | — |
| Film / Video / Television Production | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 17 | 3% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 16 | 3% | — |
| Business Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at Level 3 | 16 | 3% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 15 | 2% | — |
| Psychology | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 15 | 2% | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 14 | 2% | — |
| Beauty Therapy | VRQ Level 2 | 13 | 2% | — |
| Sports Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at Level 3 | 11 | 2% | — |
| Finance / Accounting (General) | VRQ Level 3 | 11 | 2% | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (All) | 9 | 1% | — |
| Speech and Drama | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 9 | 1% | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 8 | 1% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 8 | 1% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 7 | 1% | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (All) | 7 | 1% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | 7 | 1% | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | 7 | 1% | — |
| Business Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | 6 | 1% | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 6 | 1% | — |
| Tourism | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 6 | 1% | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 6 | 1% | — |
| Physics | GCE AS level (All) | 6 | 1% | — |
| Physics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 6 | 1% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 6 | 1% | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (All) | 6 | 1% | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 6 | 1% | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Photography | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Untranslated Literature | IBO Higher level component | — | — | — |
| Theatrical Makeup | VRQ Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Economics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Speech and Drama | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Photography | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Medical Science | VRQ Level 3 | — | — | — |
| German | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Geography | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| German | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communication | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communication | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| English Language | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Economics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Geography | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| English Language | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
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Bridgemary School
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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.