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Salesian College

Other independent school · Farnborough, GU14 6PA

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#690 of 2,536

Better than 72% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages11 to 18
Pupils527
GenderMixed
Religious characterRoman Catholic
Head teacherMr Gerard T Owens
Local authorityHampshire
Opened01 Jan 1955
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 116543.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolHampshireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.68.545.846.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.95.1%65%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.86.4%44.8%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.42.7%12%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths95.1%60.4%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4103--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolHampshireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.37.56, better than England, similar to Hampshire36.3235
Average A-level gradeB---
Average points, best three A-levels37.32, similar to England, similar to Hampshire36.8935.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB---
AAB or better16.1%, similar to England, similar to Hampshire17.3%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.07, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study56--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils527
Girls17
Boys510
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.84
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.2

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.95.5%
Higher education82.1%
Employment4.5%
Apprenticeship3%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.1.5%
Further education0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Salesian College
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySouth Farnborough Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.3 miPrimarySouth Farnborough Junior SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.3 miPrimarySt Mark's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miPrimaryMarlborough Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.7 miPrimaryHolly Lodge Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miSecondaryThe Wavell SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.8 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.9 miPrimarySt Peter's Church of England Aided Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.2 miPrimaryMytchett Primary & Nursery AcademyAcademy converter
Good
1.3 miPrimaryTower Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Salesian College

How does Salesian College rank in England?

Salesian College ranks 690 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 72% of schools).

What are Salesian College's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Salesian College was B-, and 16.1% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Salesian College?

Salesian College has 527 pupils aged 11 to 18.

Does Salesian College have a sixth form?

Yes, Salesian College teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.