The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.6
6.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
11.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
13%
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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
8%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 49 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 267
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 42.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kerry Milligan (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bourne Road, Corby Glen, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 4NT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Charles Read Academy a selective school?
No. Charles Read Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Charles Read Academy's Ofsted rating?
Charles Read Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Charles Read Academy?
Charles Read Academy currently has 267 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Charles Read Academy take?
Charles Read Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Charles Read Academy?
Charles Read Academy is in Grantham, NG33 4NT, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Charles Read Academy have a sixth form?
No, Charles Read Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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