Havant College
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Havant College is a sixth form college
situated in Havant
, Hampshire
. In 2006 its A/AS-level performance was above both the county and the national average. In March 2010 Havant College announced a reduction in the number of A levels offered to students due to a cash shortage and lack of student interest. Ofsted
inspections in 2009 and 2011 graded the College as 'satisfactory' (grade 3).
for Havant, David Willetts
.
It is situated in the centre of the town, north of the roundabout on the B2149 near the Town Hall and police station.
Ofsted cited a decline in standards in its 2009 report which it attributed to a large staff turnover Havant College's Ofsted
inspection in 2009 graded the college as 'satisfactory' (grade 3) and noted that "achievement and standards have declined" and also that "the college has made little progress against many
of the key areas for improvement identified at the last inspection. Success rates
have declined at both levels 2 and 3 and are now below national averages for
sixth form colleges". The College's Ofsted
report in 2011 again graded the College as 'satisfactory' (grade 3), noting that "outcomes for students continue to be around the national average for sixth form colleges."
More recently the College has had a series of Portakabins erected around the site.
from the Refectory. The college VLE website, which runs on the Open Source software "Moodle", contains academic resources and news.
The Havant College Student Union
organises a number of social events for students including Battle of the Bands
, Summer and Christmas Balls, and an annual Freshers Party.
Universities and 80% of students normally proceed to higher education
.
In 2008 A 97% pass rate was recorded among students who completed their course, with the majority of students completing achieving A to C grades at A Level. 48% of students achieved A – B grades. 50% of subjects had a 100% pass rate. The AS Level results were slightly lower with a pass rate of 87%. Over 54% of these students achieved grades A-C and just over a third were awarded the top grades A-B.
Sixth form college
A sixth form college is an educational institution in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Belize, Hong Kong or Malta where students aged 16 to 18 typically study for advanced school-level qualifications, such as A-levels, or school-level qualifications such as GCSEs. In Singapore and India, this is...
situated in Havant
Havant
Havant is a town in south east Hampshire on the South coast of England, between Portsmouth and Chichester. It gives its name to the borough comprising the town and the surrounding area. The town has rapidly grown since the end of the Second World War.It has good railway connections to London,...
, Hampshire
Hampshire
Hampshire is a county on the southern coast of England in the United Kingdom. The county town of Hampshire is Winchester, a historic cathedral city that was once the capital of England. Hampshire is notable for housing the original birthplaces of the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force...
. In 2006 its A/AS-level performance was above both the county and the national average. In March 2010 Havant College announced a reduction in the number of A levels offered to students due to a cash shortage and lack of student interest. Ofsted
Ofsted
The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills is the non-ministerial government department of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools In England ....
inspections in 2009 and 2011 graded the College as 'satisfactory' (grade 3).
Admissions
As of 2009 it will offer the International Baccalaureate to students, a plan which was approved by the MPMember of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
for Havant, David Willetts
David Willetts
David Linsay Willetts is a British Conservative Party politician and the Minister of State for Universities and Science. He is the Member of Parliament representing the constituency of Havant in Hampshire.-Education:...
.
It is situated in the centre of the town, north of the roundabout on the B2149 near the Town Hall and police station.
Sixth form college
It became a sixth form college in 1974.Ofsted cited a decline in standards in its 2009 report which it attributed to a large staff turnover Havant College's Ofsted
Ofsted
The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills is the non-ministerial government department of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools In England ....
inspection in 2009 graded the college as 'satisfactory' (grade 3) and noted that "achievement and standards have declined" and also that "the college has made little progress against many
of the key areas for improvement identified at the last inspection. Success rates
have declined at both levels 2 and 3 and are now below national averages for
sixth form colleges". The College's Ofsted
Ofsted
The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills is the non-ministerial government department of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools In England ....
report in 2011 again graded the College as 'satisfactory' (grade 3), noting that "outcomes for students continue to be around the national average for sixth form colleges."
More recently the College has had a series of Portakabins erected around the site.
Controversies
In March 2007 there were plans for staff at Havant College to go on strike after Principal John McDougall cut ten management positions and forced some staff to take lower paid roles as he claimed there were "too many chiefs and not enough indians." In May over 50 teachers went on strike citing the National Pay Agreement for teachers.Facilities
There are places for the students to use computers, there are two main social areas (the Refectory and the Terrace Bar) and the library offers study desks. Students may purchase foodFood
Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for the body. It is usually of plant or animal origin, and contains essential nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals...
from the Refectory. The college VLE website, which runs on the Open Source software "Moodle", contains academic resources and news.
The Havant College Student Union
Student union
Student union may refer to:* Students' union, or student government in the U.S., a student organization at many colleges and universities dedicated to student governance...
organises a number of social events for students including Battle of the Bands
Battle of the Bands
Battle of Bands is a contest in which two or more bands compete for the title of "best band". The winner is determined by a panel of judges, the general response of the audience, or a combination. The winning band usually receives a prize in addition to bragging rights. Traditionally, battles of...
, Summer and Christmas Balls, and an annual Freshers Party.
Sports
The college has extensive sports facilities, with its all-weather floodlit pitch being used for international hockey matches since the 1980s.Exam results
In 2008, 0.36% or 10 students won places at OxbridgeOxbridge
Oxbridge is a portmanteau of the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge in England, and the term is now used to refer to them collectively, often with implications of perceived superior social status...
Universities and 80% of students normally proceed to higher education
Higher education
Higher, post-secondary, tertiary, or third level education refers to the stage of learning that occurs at universities, academies, colleges, seminaries, and institutes of technology...
.
A Level results
In 2007 around 600 students who completed their two-year academic and vocational courses achieved a 98% pass rate. 32 subjects had a 100% pass rate. 47% of students achieved grades A and B, 4 out of 5 students achieved A to C.In 2008 A 97% pass rate was recorded among students who completed their course, with the majority of students completing achieving A to C grades at A Level. 48% of students achieved A – B grades. 50% of subjects had a 100% pass rate. The AS Level results were slightly lower with a pass rate of 87%. Over 54% of these students achieved grades A-C and just over a third were awarded the top grades A-B.