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Charles Read Academy
- Secondary
- South Kesteven NG33 4NT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils made good progress, especially in English, mathematics, and science.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is good and often exemplary.
Qualifications and Training: Good quality training provided for staff.
Current Educational Practices: Staff are involved in research projects to improve reading and literacy.
Strengths and Challenges: Effective action to eradicate weak teaching; need for more challenging tasks.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents increasingly choose the school; Year 7 places filled.
Communication: Parents find the school well-led and positive.
Parent Satisfaction: Almost all parents recommend the school.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Effective leadership has eradicated weak teaching; improved facilities.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership effectively supports vulnerable pupils and tackles attendance issues.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strong arrangements to safeguard pupils; bullying effectively managed.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Inclusive school with good personal development for pupils.
Extracurricular Offerings: Enhanced by excellent provision for enrichment.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Time allotted for enrichment during school day.
Career Counselling Services: Strong careers education starting from Year 7.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Good provision but needs better oversight of pupils' progress across subjects.
Subjects Offered: Narrower range but balanced curriculum with strong enrichment.
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Charles Read Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 276 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 47% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.4 | - | 17.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 47% | 98% | 87% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 23.90% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.62 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 30.43% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 45.91% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 28.21% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 12.71% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 17.91% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.88 | 2.95 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 87.97% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 46 | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 81.09% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 70% | 35.53% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 35.81% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.92% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.8% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.45% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 3.48% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 33.17% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 47.6% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 25.86% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 14.83% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 19.56% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.02 | 3.03 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 89.59% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 46 | 114 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 85.4% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 36.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 37.49% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.43% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.25% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2% | 2.15% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 13% 11 | 32.19% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% 9 | 48.84% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 31.49% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.25% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 4 | 21.06% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.11 | 3.19 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 88.19% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 23 | 112 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 82.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 83% | 32.5% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 39.62% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.48% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 8.21% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.78% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.38 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% 6 | 34.31% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 10 | 50.37% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 32.49% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 1 | 15.91% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 2 | 22.54% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.21 | 3.29 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 87.51% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 29 | 116 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 72.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 28.49% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 43.45% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.09% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.91% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.24% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 33.23% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 49.43% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 30.75% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 17.77% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 19.89% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 84.13% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 38 | 119 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 39.94% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 82% | 29.19% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43.07% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.3% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.26% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.22% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.04% | 2.46% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Charles Read Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
