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Carshalton Boys Sports College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Simon Barber

corporate_fareCARSHALTON BOYS SPORTS COLLEGE

location_onCarshalton, SM5 1RW

language Visit Website phone 2087143100

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,479

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#14 in Sutton

#1,727 of 3,216 nationally

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Carshalton Boys Sports College is a Academy converter secondary school in Carshalton, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Carshalton Boys Sports College is an academy converter in Carshalton, Sutton, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of CARSHALTON BOYS SPORTS COLLEGE. The school has approximately 1,521 pupils on roll, of whom 31% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45, placing the school #14 in Sutton and #1,727 of 3,216 nationally. 43.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 16.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 19 A-level subjects. 52.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 22.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.14 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 5 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

43.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)16.7%

Entering EBacc68.80%

EBacc APS4.13

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc66.90%

EBacc APS4.23

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.00

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS4.13

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc59%

EBacc APS4.39

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc66%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS3.82

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS3.85

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.14

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*7.1%

Achieving A*–A22.1%

Achieving A*–B52.7%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate94.3%

A-level subjects offered19

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.17

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate97.80%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

101

Retention rate97.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

106

Retention rate95.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

18 October 2022

Inspection Report

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25 April 2017

Inspection Report

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11 June 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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09 January 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2022-10-18

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-04-25

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-06-11

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2008-09-24

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.4%(52 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,521 pupils. During this period, there were 84 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.5%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,521	84	5.5%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,531	88	5.7%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,494	85	5.7%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,502	105	7.0%	7.1%	4
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,513	102	6.7%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,468	80	5.4%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,479	99	6.7%	6.4%	4
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,494	92	6.2%	5.9%	7
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,493	82	5.5%	4.7%	8
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,490	84	5.6%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,498	72	4.8%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,452	77	5.3%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,460	27	1.8%	1.0%	3
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,471	129	8.8%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,417	0	0.0%	0.0%	1
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,417	46	3.2%	3.2%	3
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,422	72	5.1%	4.2%	3
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,332	41	3.1%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,339	38	2.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,353	30	2.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,276	31	2.4%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,290	26	2.0%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,295	13	1.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,265	17	1.3%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,281	6	0.5%	3.3%	3
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,300	0	0.0%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 81 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 76 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 35 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 9 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

97.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

97.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree62%

agree34%

disagree2%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree61%

agree33%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree53%

agree16%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

not applicable25%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes19%

no81%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree43%

agree31%

disagree14%

strongly disagree2%

dont know10%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree61%

agree34%

disagree2%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree37%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree52%

agree39%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree66%

agree32%

disagree2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree62%

agree31%

disagree3%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree53%

agree36%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes98%

no2%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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