Charles Read Academy
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Grantham, NG33 4NT
Ofsted
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Our ranking
Bottom 28% in England
6 of 10 in South Kesteven
Pupils
277
First preferences per place
1.12
2026/27
Absence
10.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | 42.5 | 37.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47% | 29% | 30% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.7 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 52% | 39% | 31% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.62 | 0.58 | — |
54% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School · 0.4 mi · Outstanding · Top 4% in England
- The King's School, Grantham · 0.4 mi · Good · Top 4% in England
- West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy · 0.9 mi · Good · Bottom 7% in England
- The Priory Ruskin Academy · 1.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 22% in England
- Walton Academy · 1.1 mi · Good · Bottom 28% in England
- The Priory Belvoir Academy · 7.2 mi · No rating · Bottom 48% in England
Best secondary schools in Grantham · Best secondary schools in Lincolnshire
The neighbourhood
Charles Read Academy is in Grantham North West (typical home £235,000, crime very high).
What is Charles Read Academy's Ofsted rating?
Charles Read Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Charles Read Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Charles Read Academy is in the bottom 28% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.