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Charles Read Academy
Bourne Road, Corby Glen, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 4NT, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.3 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
267
Capacity
275
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 88% nationally, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to academic performance. Notably, 54% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 30% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment levels. The school's limited EBacc entry suggests a focus on a broad curriculum, but parents may want to consider the overall performance and satisfaction levels in relation to local options.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 37.6 | Bottom 12% 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%. | 54% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.4%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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52.81014, -0.51542 · NG33 4NT
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN136479
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.charlesreadacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Charles Read Academy rated by Ofsted?
Charles Read Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2017.
Is Charles Read Academy a good school?
Charles Read Academy scores 22.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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 Charles Read Academy in GCSEs?
Charles Read Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.6. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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