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Hampshire Private schools

Salesian College

119 Reading Road, Farnborough, GU14 6PA

Salesian College is a private secondary-stage school in Farnborough, Hampshire, with a published age range of 11-18.

Private school Co-ed Ages 11-18 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-18
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-18
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

Don Bosco's legacy is still visible in Salesian College's Catholic character and its welcome to students from other denominations and faiths. Founded for boys in 1901, the Farnborough community now has boys in Years 7 to 11 and a co-educational Sixth Form. That change gives the older phase a different shape from the boys' senior years below it.

Years 7 to 9 follow a core curriculum including English, mathematics, science, languages, humanities, computing, music, drama, physical education and religious education. GCSE pupils study core subjects and choose further options. The Sixth Form adds A levels across sciences, humanities, languages, creative subjects and social sciences, with the Extended Project Qualification and Young Enterprise.

PSHE is taught in dedicated form-time lessons and through the wider curriculum, with themes revisited as pupils grow older. A purpose-built music school, specialist IT rooms, a Sixth Form centre, sports fields and a 4G pitch give the programme practical settings beyond ordinary classrooms.

Year 7 applicants can attend open events. External Sixth Form applicants submit subject choices, a personal statement and career aspirations before interview, with taster days available. Salesian is a day school with no boarding. The relevant standards were met in March 2026.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
100% grade 5+ in English and maths and 71.9 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 16.1% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Hampshire and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Salesian College, Hampshire, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
71.9
Grade 5+ English and maths
100%
EBacc APS
6.35
EBacc entry
40%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Hampshire and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Salesian College, Hampshire, and England. 80 66.7 53.3 40 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
11-18
Headteacher
Mr Gerard T Owens
Pupil roll
527 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
119 Reading Road, Farnborough, Hampshire
Postcode
GU14 6PA
Area
Hampshire

School leadership

Headteacher
Mr Gerard T Owens

School contact

School phone
01252893000

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
01252893000
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Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
£6,614/term
Scholarships and bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

  1. Year 7 entrance examination registration deadline

    11 November 2026

    Route: Year 7; entry: September 2027.

  2. Year 7 entrance examination

    5 January 2027

    Route: Year 7; entry: September 2027.

  3. Year 7 informal family interview

    Autumn Term of Year 6

    Route: Year 7; entry: September 2027.

  4. Year 7 offer letters

    By the end of January 2027

    Route: Year 7; entry: September 2027.

  5. Year 7 offer acceptance deadline

    3 March 2027

    Route: Year 7; entry: September 2027.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
71.9 Attainment 8
GCSE results
100% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
100% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
6.35 EBacc APS
A-level results
16.1% AAB or better
A-level average points
37.56 A-level points per entry

Inspection
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Standards met

Latest inspection: 18 March 2026

Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Non-Routine Inspections 2026 records an inspection beginning 18 March 2026. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Salesian College handle admissions?

Salesian College handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Salesian College?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Salesian College?

Year 7 entrance examination registration deadline: 11 November 2026. Year 7 entrance examination: 5 January 2027. Year 7 informal family interview: Autumn Term of Year 6. Year 7 offer letters: By the end of January 2027. Year 7 offer acceptance deadline: 3 March 2027

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Salesian College?

Salesian College is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 18 March 2026.