Balcarras School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | East End Road Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 8QF |
| Phone | 01242515881 |
| Reference Number | 136474 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1429 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.71%
Girls: 51.29% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 93 | 102 | 195 |
| 8 | 100 | 96 | 196 |
| 9 | 103 | 90 | 193 |
| 10 | 96 | 99 | 195 |
| 11 | 107 | 88 | 195 |
| 12 | 98 | 139 | 237 |
| 13 | 99 | 119 | 218 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.3% |
| White, Other | 4.6% |
| Unclassified | 3.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 2% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 20 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 25 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Balcarras School | |
| 25 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Apr 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Apr 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
| 06 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 58.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 66.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 83.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 40.46 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 40.48 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 21.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 182 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 138 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 8 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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0.09 miles |
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0.3 miles |
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0.4 miles |
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1.16 miles |
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The Richard Pate School
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1.21 miles |
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1.3 miles |
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1.34 miles |
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1.98 miles |
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2.14 miles |
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