Carrington School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Noke Drive Redhill Surrey RH1 4AD |
| Phone | 01737764356 |
| Reference Number | 143903 |
Carrington School has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, moving from a previous grade of requires improvement to a current grade of good. Key strengths include a strong pastoral team and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Parents express high satisfaction, describing the school's provision as excellent. The leadership has set high expectations, fostering a culture where staff and pupils collaborate to enhance educational outcomes. Despite the successes, the school faces challenges, particularly in ensuring that all teachers consistently set demanding work that matches the curriculum's ambitions. There are also concerns regarding early reading support, where some staff lack the necessary training to effectively assist pupils who struggle with reading. These areas need attention to enable all pupils to achieve their full potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 997 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.55%
Girls: 49.45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 19.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 110 | 91 | 201 |
| 8 | 88 | 111 | 199 |
| 9 | 98 | 113 | 211 |
| 10 | 109 | 97 | 206 |
| 11 | 99 | 81 | 180 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 64.6% |
| White, Other | 7% |
| African | 6% |
| Indian | 3.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.4% |
| Asian, Other | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Caribbean | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jan 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 26 Jan 2015 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as The Warwick School | |
| 26 Jan 2015 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 31 Jan 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jun 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Jun 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Oct 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Oct 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jan 2003 | Full inspection |
| 13 Jan 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong pastoral support from the school’s team
- High parental satisfaction regarding the school's provision
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Ambitious curriculum plans with increased subject choices
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Wide range of extra-curricular activities
- Robust careers education and guidance
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent challenge in work set by some teachers
- Insufficient specialist training for staff teaching early reading
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 57% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 176 | 45 |
| Third Preference | 105 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 2 |
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