Located in Grantham, Charles Read Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Charles Read Academy currently has around 267 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.7% boys and 42.3% girls. Around 42.3% 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 10.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (94.4%).
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 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (87%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 83% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Bourne Road, Grantham, NG33 4NT |
| Website: | www.charlesreadacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01476550333 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Lincolnshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kerry Milligan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136479 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/01/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 275 |
| Number of Pupils: | 267 |
| Number of Boys: | 154 |
| Number of Girls: | 113 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 35.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 94.40% | 252 |
| Other White | 3.40% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corby Glen Community Primary School Station Road , Corby Glen NG33 4NW | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Charles Read High School Bourne Road , Corby Glen NG33 4NT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Read Academy Bourne Road , Corby Glen NG33 4NT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.