Is Carterton Community College a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 14 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Needs attention and three at Urgent improvement. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 40th of 41 secondary schools in Oxfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Carterton Community College's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Carterton Community College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 34.6 (England: 46.2). 18.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Carterton Community College?

Applications for Year 7 places at Carterton Community College starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Carterton Community College

Upavon Way, Carterton, OX18 1BU

Local ranking40th of 41 secondary schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Secondary

Phase

909

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 14 April 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 14 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Placed in a category of concern: Requires significant improvement.

Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Urgent improvement
Curriculum & teaching: Urgent improvement
Attendance & behaviour: Urgent improvement
Personal development & wellbeing: Needs attention
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention
Post-16 provision: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 34.6 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 18.9% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 42.5% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 127

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 92.0%
Continued in education: 81.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 7.0%
Not sustained: 7.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 88.0%
Higher education: 32.0%
Apprenticeships: 8.0%
Employment: 44.0%
Not sustained: 12.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

E+

Avg A-Level Grade

14.6

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

18.2

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 0.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 19.4
16-18 Cohort: 77

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 743
Boys: 390 (50%)
Girls: 384 (50%)
Capacity: 909 (85% full)
SEND: 28.4%
FSM Eligible: 21.6%
EAL: 7.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.4%
SEN Support: 25.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 41.1
Budget per Pupil: £7,160/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 87.0%
White Other: 4.4%
Mixed Other: 1.8%
Black African: 1.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.3%
Other: 1.0%
Asian Other: 0.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.7%

87.0%

White British

4.4%

White Other

1.8%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01993841611

office@carterton.oxon.sch.uk

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Upavon Way

Carterton, South East

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Administrative

URN: 123236
UKPRN: 10017869
Establishment No.: 4041

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