Carre's Grammar School
URN: 137213 • Sleaford NG34 7DD
Overview
- Name
- Carre's Grammar School
- URN
- 137213
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- THE ROBERT CARRE TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nick Law (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01529302181
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Northgate, Sleaford NG34 7DD
Summary
Carre's Grammar School is a mixed secondary academy located in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, with an enrolment of 799 students and a capacity of 830. The school operates a selective admissions policy, accepting students in the top 25% of the ability range. It has a strong academic reputation, with notable achievements in various extracurricular areas, including sports and music. The school aims to foster a love of learning and personal responsibility among its students.
The school is part of the Robert Carre Trust, which includes Kesteven and Sleaford High School. Carre's Grammar School emphasizes high expectations for behaviour and academic performance, providing a supportive environment for students to thrive. The curriculum is designed to encourage creativity and critical thinking, preparing students for further education, including Oxbridge and other top universities, as well as apprenticeships.
Carre's Grammar School also offers a wide range of enrichment and extracurricular activities, promoting a well-rounded education. The school values community engagement and has established partnerships that enhance learning opportunities beyond the classroom.
The school is part of the Robert Carre Trust, which includes Kesteven and Sleaford High School. Carre's Grammar School emphasizes high expectations for behaviour and academic performance, providing a supportive environment for students to thrive. The curriculum is designed to encourage creativity and critical thinking, preparing students for further education, including Oxbridge and other top universities, as well as apprenticeships.
Carre's Grammar School also offers a wide range of enrichment and extracurricular activities, promoting a well-rounded education. The school values community engagement and has established partnerships that enhance learning opportunities beyond the classroom.
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- Prospectus (download)
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- Application Form (download)
- Admissions (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy (64.6)
- St George's Academy (60.2)
- Carre's Grammar School (45.2)
- Coteland's School Ruskington (45.2)
- Kesteven and Sleaford High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE ROBERT CARRE TRUST
- Capacity
- 830
- Pupils
- 799
- Boys
- 723
- Girls
- 76
- FSM %
- 9.20
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 799 | 723 | 76 | 830 | 9.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 789 | 729 | 60 | 830 | 8.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 776 | 706 | 70 | 830 | 4.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 776 | 706 | 70 | 830 | 4.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 790 | 711 | 79 | 830 | 5.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 782 | 706 | 76 | 830 | 4.20 |
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