Carre's Grammar School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Address | Northgate, NG34 7DD |
| School Website | www.carres.uk |
| Telephone | 1529302181 |
| URN | 137213 |
School Census
| Total | 806 |
| Girls/Boys | 66/740 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 8.2%/91.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 52 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/12/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/12/2023 | Good |
| 21/06/2022 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 05/12/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/06/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 67.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 85.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 70.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.4 |
| Progress 8 | -0.01 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 78% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 90% |
| Entering EBacc | 78% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.51 |
| Progress 8 | 0.13 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 83% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 93% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 5.6 |
| Progress 8 | -0.15 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 210 |
| As first preference | 103 |
| As second preference | 82 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 110 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 95 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 209 |
| As first preference | 105 |
| As second preference | 85 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 103 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 96 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 229 |
| As first preference | 138 |
| As second preference | 69 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 128 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 120 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 183 |
| As first preference | 100 |
| As second preference | 66 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 92 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 89 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 212 |
| As first preference | 104 |
| As second preference | 89 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 102 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 94 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 198 |
| As first preference | 95 |
| As second preference | 85 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 98 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 85 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 233 |
| As first preference | 129 |
| As second preference | 84 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 114 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 215 |
| As first preference | 86 |
| As second preference | 96 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 77 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 75 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 222 |
| As first preference | 118 |
| As second preference | 85 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 107 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 103 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 246 |
| As first preference | 131 |
| As second preference | 94 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 116 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 114 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 227 |
| As first preference | 119 |
| As second preference | 83 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 115 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 108 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 73% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 27% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 82% |
| no | 18% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
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