Charles Read Academy

URN: 136479 • Grantham NG33 4NT

Overview

Name
Charles Read Academy
URN
136479
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
53.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sue Jones (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01476550333
Website
Visit
Address
Bourne Road, Grantham NG33 4NT

Summary

Charles Read Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Corby Glen, Lincolnshire, serving the surrounding villages between Stamford, Bourne, and Grantham. With a current enrolment of 267 students and a capacity of 275, the school is committed to providing a high-quality education for pupils aged 11 to 16. The academy operates under the David Ross Education Trust, which emphasizes creating a supportive and enriching learning environment.

The school has been recognized for its academic improvement, having been ranked among the most improved secondary schools in the UK in 2016 and maintaining a 'good' rating from Ofsted in both 2017 and 2022. Charles Read Academy prioritizes a broad and balanced curriculum, focusing on high-quality teaching and learning, while also encouraging students to develop essential life skills and personal values such as confidence, resilience, and respect.

Community and pastoral care are integral to the academy's ethos, fostering a strong sense of belonging among students. The school promotes a positive atmosphere where excellent behaviour is expected, and students are encouraged to engage in co-curricular activities that enhance their educational experience.

Key details

LA
Lincolnshire
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
275
Pupils
267
Boys
154
Girls
113
FSM %
42.30
Open date
2011-02-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-02-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lincolnshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 267 154 113 275 42.30
2024-09-11 276 164 112 275 41.70
2023-09-11 267 172 95 275 34.50
2022-09-11 267 172 95 275 34.50
2021-09-11 259 162 97 275 28.20
2020-09-11 263 169 94 275 25.10

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