PORTSMOUTH COLLEGE LOCAL, FRIENDLY, SUCCESSFUL

Information for parents

Consultation Evening - new date. We have changed the date of our spring consultation evening for parents. It will now be on Wednesday 2nd April, 5pm-8pm. Invitation letters will be posted in the week beginning 10th March.

Access courses: application and interview process now underway. Please see 'Adult Learning, full-time courses'.

Why Choose Portsmouth?

OfSTED Grade 2, Good (March 2013). Click here for a copy of the full report
98% overall pass rate for A levels in 2013
40% of students achieved grades A*-B
A highly ranked college for A level results measured by value-added
One of the top colleges in the region for the percentage of students progressing to Higher Education

Over 40 AS/A level courses to choose from
Great vocational course opportunities through BTEC qualifications
A highly flexible curriculum, offering many different course combination
Innovative new courses focusing on employability skills
Courses at Levels 3, 2 and 1 – opportunities for all

A timetable and college day designed especially to offer you plenty of one-to-one time with your subject teachers and personal tutor
Very well qualified, experienced and enthusiastic staff with expertise in teaching AS/A levels, BTEC courses and GCSEs
Specialist tutors, depending on your subjects and future plans

Expert guidance from highly qualified careers personnel
Tailored careers programmes delivered through our tutorial system
A well established Able & Talented programme linking students to crucial support in their university and career aspirations
Close support for students seeking work experience, volunteering and work insight opportunities

Close links with major local employers and voluntary sector organisations, providing opportunities for work experience/insights
A structured programme of advice and guidance on CV building, job applications and interview techniques
A student-run ‘enterprise hub’ for young entrepreneurs
Short ‘skills’ courses e.g. first aid, food hygiene, web design, Photoshop, driving theory
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Courses in fitness instruction, sports coaching and officiating

Musical Theatre Group, Rock Challenge, stage & back stage management, Glee choir
A thriving music and bands scene, live performances at well know local venues, individual instrument and voice lessons
Team sports, individual sports, Duke of Edinburgh’s award and outdoor activities
Many UK and overseas trips and visits
Film Club, creative writing, community art projects, games design club and many more...

£4.2m investment programme since April 2011
Major redevelopment of the College buildings and environment
Redesigned, fully refurbished and re-equipped teaching areas for nearly all subjects
Newly designed and refurbished spaces for independent learning and Student Services
New catering, new multi-gym

Personal tutors selected to match your subject choices
Extensive Student Services provision. Our Help Desk is open all day, everyday, with friendly support available for all sorts of situation
Specialist staff to help keep you on track. Many people have a ‘blip’ from time to time, but we’ll help you get past it
A real commitment to accessible, additional learning support for all who need it
Student support for students, through the Student Union and lively ‘Student Voice’ activities

A lively and supportive atmosphere with just under 1000 full time students - an easy place to make friends
A tight-knit community of students and a great reputation as the friendly and welcoming, local sixth form college
Highly recommended by our current and past students – see the comments by students in the Student Profiles (on this site or in our new prospectus)