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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School (77.1)
- The Priory Ruskin Academy (72.2)
- Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School (70.2)
- The King's School, Grantham (70.2)
- The King's School, Grantham (67.4)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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