The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.0
1.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
54%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 197 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 81 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 997
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 27.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- SOUTH EAST SURREY SCHOOLS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Miss Kerry Oakley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Noke Drive, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Matthew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 721m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Rnib Redhill College
Special school · 1.2km away
St Bede's School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Earlswood Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hatchlands Primary
Primary · 1.5km away
Wray Common Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Earlswood Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Carrington School a selective school?
No. Carrington School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Carrington School's Ofsted rating?
Carrington School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carrington School?
Carrington School currently has 997 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carrington School take?
Carrington School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Carrington School?
Carrington School is in Redhill, RH1 4AD, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carrington School have a sixth form?
No, Carrington School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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