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Carre's Grammar School

State school · Sleaford, NG34 7DD
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 799 pupils
Academically selective state school

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
799 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Lincolnshire County Council
Linked schools
School ownership
The Robert Carre Trust

Headteacher

Head

Nick Law

Entrance

Admissions policy
Academically selective state school

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 49 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
William Alvey School 10 %
Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) 7 %
St Botolph's C of E Primary School 6 %
Rauceby Church of England Primary School 5 %
Unknown 4 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Bassingham Primary School 4 %
Navenby Church of England Primary School 3 %
The Leasingham St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 3 %
The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School 3 %
Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy 3 %
Coddington CofE Primary and Nursery School 3 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
80%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
67%
LA avg.
42.8%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
34.48
LA avg.
34.22
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
43
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.5 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

799
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Inadequate

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Inadequate
Sixth form provision Good

What the school says

A grammar school for boys aged from 11 to 16 and co-educational Sixth Form. 11+ entrance examinations consist of: 1 VR test and 1 NVR/SR test. Converted to an academy 2011. Formed the Robert Carre Trust with Kesteven and Sleaford High School in 2015.

Contact the school

Address

Northgate
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 7DD
Get directions

Telephone: 01529 302181

Email: enquiries@carres.lincs.sch.uk

Website: http://www.carres.uk

Local authority: Lincolnshire County Council

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School data & information Carre's Grammar School Northgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7DD
799 Pupil numbers
9.2 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
5 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
43 Number of teachers
1 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
67%
LA avg.
42.8%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
57.20
LA avg.
45.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.01 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 86 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 109 7
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 7
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 106 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 110 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 7
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
20%
LA avg.
17.4%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
34.48
LA avg.
34.22
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 6 B
Psychology GCE A level 12 B
Physics GCE A level 22 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 6 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 8 B
Mathematics GCE A level 35 B
Law GCE A level 6 B
History GCE A level 39 B
Geography GCE A level 32 B
English Literature GCE A level 9 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 12 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 15 C
Chemistry GCE A level 11 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 33 B
Biology GCE A level 16 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Carre's Grammar School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

0.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.5 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Inadequate

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Inadequate
Sixth form provision Good
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