Carwarden House Community School is a not applicable school in Camberley, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Carwarden House Community School currently has around 160 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.6% boys and 44.4% girls. Around 51.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 80% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (75%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 50% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | 118 Upper Chobham Road, Camberley, GU15 1EJ |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 01276709080 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Surrey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Alexandra Ewen |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 141147 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/01/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 160 |
| Number of Pupils: | 160 |
| Number of Boys: | 89 |
| Number of Girls: | 71 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.80% | 126 |
| Other Asian | 4.40% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 2.50% | 4 |
| Other White | 2.50% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 2.50% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.90% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 2 |
| African | 1.30% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenscote Junior School Old Bisley Road , Frimley GU16 9RE | - not rated | 349 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscote Community Junior School Old Bisley Road , Frimley GU16 9RE | - not rated | 349 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY | - not rated | 732 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Heath Infant School Prior Road , GU15 1DA | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Middle School Chobham Road , Frimley GU16 8PG | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Middle School Alphington Avenue , Frimley GU16 8LL | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomlinscote School Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY | 4out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tomlinscote School and Sixth Form College Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY | - not rated | 845 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| France Hill School Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings International College Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings International College Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,452 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carwarden House Community School 118 Upper Chobham Road , GU15 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carwarden House Community School 118 Upper Chobham Road , GU15 1EJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clewborough House Preparatory School St Catherine's Road , Frimley GU16 8NL | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burrow Hill School St Catherine's Road , Frimley GU16 8NL | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Catherine's School Park Road , GU15 2LL | - not rated | 2,314 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.