SchoolScoresCarterton Community College
Community school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Upavon Way, Carterton, OX18 1BU
01993 841611 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 14 April 2026 , published 9 June 2026.
In short: 4 needs attention, 3 urgent improvement, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
Category of concern: Requires significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely until it improves.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
111 pupils in this year group.
19% — 30 points below the Oxfordshire average, and 27 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 19% | 48% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 33.8 | 46.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
107 pupils in this year group.
92% — about the same as the Oxfordshire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 92% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 36% | 45% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 7% | 4% | 13% |
| Further education college | 37% | 34% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 7% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 84% | 92% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
30 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | E+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 0% | 26% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 10% | 53% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 14.6 | 33.5 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
13 subjects, 60 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 12 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Biology | 9 | 0% | 0% | 27% |
| English Language and Literature | 7 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Design and Technology (Engineering) | 6 | 0% | 0% | 10% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Environmental Science, Film Studies, Geography, Mathematics, Chemistry, History, Physics, Art and Design (Fine Art), Computer Studies / Computing.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
25 students in this year group.
92% — 12 points above the Oxfordshire average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 92% | 80% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 12% | 7% | 7% |
| Work | 44% | 38% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 92% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
20 students in this year group.
30% — 26 points below the Oxfordshire average, and 30 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 30% | 56% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 0% | 18% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 73% | 30% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Oxfordshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 107 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 101 |
| Of those, offered a place | 101 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 167 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 15th highest of 42 state secondary schools in Oxfordshire. Higher than 35% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 21.6% | 19.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 23rd highest of 42 state secondary schools in Oxfordshire. Higher than 60% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.4% | 3.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 42 state secondary schools in Oxfordshire. Higher than 96% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 25.0% | 17.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 34th highest of 42 state secondary schools in Oxfordshire. Higher than 33% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.0% | 16.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 23rd lowest of 42 state secondary schools in Oxfordshire. Lower than 29% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.7% | 9.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 19th lowest of 42 state secondary schools in Oxfordshire. Lower than 55% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 22.6% | 24.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 12th lowest of 42 state secondary schools in Oxfordshire. Lower than 66% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.3 | 20.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 42 state secondary schools in Oxfordshire. Lower than 84% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.8% | 6.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 17th highest of 42 state secondary schools in Oxfordshire. Higher than 76% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.1 | 17.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 18th highest of 42 state secondary schools in Oxfordshire. Higher than 70% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.7 | 12.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 12th highest of 40 state secondary schools in Oxfordshire. Higher than 73% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 18.0% | 14.1%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Questions parents ask
What is Carterton Community College's Ofsted rating?
Carterton Community College was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 14 April 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 4 needs attention, 3 urgent improvement, and safeguarding was met.
How did Carterton Community College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 19% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 27 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Carterton Community College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 101 families put Carterton Community College as their first choice for 107 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 101 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 123236.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.