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Carterton Community College
Upavon Way, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1BU, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.3 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
743
Capacity
909
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 4% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance. However, only 42% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and just 19% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. Additionally, while 30% of students progress to university, none attend top-third institutions, suggesting a need for enhanced support in preparing students for higher education.
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Last inspected: 2 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 33.8 | Bottom 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 42% | Bottom 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 19% | Bottom 3% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 40% | Bottom 16% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 8% | Bottom 16% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 30% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 20 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.4%
White Other4.3%
Mixed Other1.7%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Other0.9%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Location
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51.76520, -1.60060 · OX18 1BU
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN123236
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.cartertoncc.oxon.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Carterton Community College rated by Ofsted?
Carterton Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 March 2022.
Is Carterton Community College a good school?
Carterton Community College scores 14.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Carterton Community College in GCSEs?
Carterton Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.8. 42% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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