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Carre's Grammar School
Northgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7DD, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.6 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
799
Capacity
830
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 10% nationally. A high percentage of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 76% progress to university, with 32% attending top-third institutions. While the school shows notable strengths, prospective parents may want to consider the competitive landscape for university admissions.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2023Quality 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. | 58.0 | Top 10% 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%. | 93% | Top 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%. | 78% | Top 6% 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%. | 69% | Top 7% 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%. | 59% | Top 7% 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%. | 76% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 32% | Top 20% |
Based on 129 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.7%
White Other5.1%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Other0.9%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.00264, -0.41090 · NG34 7DD
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137213
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.carres.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Carre's Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Carre's Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2023.
Is Carre's Grammar School a good school?
Carre's Grammar School scores 77.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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 Carre's Grammar School in GCSEs?
Carre's Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.0. 93% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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