Carshalton Boys Sports College, Carshalton
Carshalton Boys Sports College is a secondary school for boys aged 11 to 19 in Carshalton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2022. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 14th-highest of the 15 schools in Sutton with published results, and 1,604th of 3,298 across England. It was full in 2025, at 107% of capacity.
- GCSE results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
- Progress (2024)
- Below average
Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 5 days
Deadline Saturday 31 October 2026. Apply to Sutton (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Carshalton Boys Sports College in detail
Carshalton Boys Sports College in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, cricket, tennis, athletics, basketball, judo, drama, guitar and chess.
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2026, pupils at Carshalton Boys Sports College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 46.1, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 62.3 in Sutton and 47 across England.
50% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 72% in Sutton and 47% in England.
That is up from 45 in 2025.
Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was -0.14: pupils made below average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.
Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 34.7, against 50.7 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 16 points.
Pupils sat GCSEs in 26 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, History and Spanish.
Getting a place at Carshalton Boys Sports College
For September 2026 entry, 190 families put Carshalton Boys Sports College as their first choice and 667 named it as one of their preferences, for 265 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Carshalton Boys Sports College
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Carshalton Boys Sports College are Greenshaw High School (0.4 miles, Good, Attainment 8 56.5); Carshalton High School for Girls (0.6 miles, Good, Attainment 8 51.7); St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls (1 mile, Good, Attainment 8 54.4); and Harris Academy Morden (1 mile, Outstanding, Attainment 8 50.9).
Each of them had higher 2026 results than Carshalton Boys Sports College.
Greenshaw High SchoolCarshalton High School for GirlsSt Philomena's Catholic High School for GirlsHarris Academy Morden
Where pupils go next
Of the 251 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 88% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 43% to a further education college, 3% to an apprenticeship and 1% into work.
Of the 109 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 62% went on to university or other higher education, 6% to apprenticeships and 17% into work. 20% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Who goes there
27.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (52%), Mixed (14%) and Asian (12%).
In 2026, 231 pupils (15%) received SEN support and 33 (2.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Carshalton Station, about 1130 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Welbeck Road St Helier (->n), 250 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Carshalton Boys Sports College issued 274 suspensions, 18 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 5 permanent exclusions.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Carshalton Boys Sports College are Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base (0.1 miles), Rushy Meadow Primary Academy (0.3 miles), Tweeddale Primary School (0.5 miles) and Harris Junior Academy Carshalton (0.7 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity BaseRushy Meadow Primary AcademyTweeddale Primary SchoolHarris Junior Academy Carshalton
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Sutton published that the last place for 2025 entry went to a family 756 metres away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Sixth form.
At a Glance
28.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
Academic year 2025/26GCSE Results
2025/26 academic year
Progress 8 has declined from 0.00 to -0.14 (2023 to 2024). Attainment 8 has improved from 45.4 to 46.1 (2023 to 2026). GCSE English & Maths 5+ has improved from 42% to 50% (2023 to 2026).
Performance by Group
| Group | Progress 8 | Attainment 8 | Eng+Maths 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| All pupils | - | 46.1 | 49.8% |
| Disadvantaged(68) | - | 34.7 | 22.1% |
| Not known to be disadvantaged(169) | - | 50.7 | 60.9% |
| Boys(237) | - | 46.1 | 49.8% |
Show more breakdowns (2)
| Known or believed to be other than English(58) | - | 53.4 | 63.8% |
| Non mobile(228) | - | 46.9 | 51.3% |
2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 6 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
After GCSEs - Leaver Destinations
After GCSEs (Year 11) - 251 students
2023/24 data
Exclusions & Suspensions
5
Permanent exclusions
0.33%
Exclusion rate
274
Suspensions
18.01%
Suspension rate
118 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 1,521 pupils
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby secondary schools
Latest from Carshalton Boys Sports College
Year 13 Pathways Evening
18 Sep 2026
The Government's New Plans for SEND Support
18 Sep 2026
SWLSTG Education Wellbeing Service September 2026
15 Sep 2026
Sixth Form Open Evening
14 Sep 2026
Year 7 Open Evening - September 2027 Entrants
10 Sep 2026
Aimhigher Trip
13 Apr 2026
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Term dates
Carshalton Boys Sports College is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Sutton's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Carshalton Boys Sports College from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Carshalton Boys Sports College is in Sutton; for families living there:
Apply to Sutton for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 51
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 11
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 51 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 40 slight.
11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
9 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Sutton is 39 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
107%
Over capacity
1,516 pupils
1,420 places
96 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Carshalton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Carshalton
Across Sutton council
Places available
3,505
Applications
2,870
Got 1st preference
69.5%
Got preferred school
95.7%
All secondary applications across Sutton council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
231
SEN Support
33
EHC Plans
17.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
1,539
Total Pupils
1,479
Boys
60
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
100
Teachers
15.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£60,207
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,827
Per pupil
£10442k
Total funding
£409k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.5%
Overall absence
29.0%
Persistent absence
1,284
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Carshalton Boys Sports College
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Questions parents ask about Carshalton Boys Sports College
What are GCSE results like at Carshalton Boys Sports College?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Carshalton Boys Sports College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.1. 50% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Carshalton Boys Sports College's Ofsted rating?
Carshalton Boys Sports College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2022.
How close to Carshalton Boys Sports College do you need to live?
Sutton published for September 2025 entry that the last place offered at Carshalton Boys Sports College on distance went to a family 756 metres away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at Carshalton Boys Sports College?
Carshalton Boys Sports College was full in 2025, at 107% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Carshalton Boys Sports College?
Classes at Carshalton Boys Sports College average 21.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Carshalton Boys Sports College?
Carshalton Boys Sports College has around 1539 pupils on roll. 28% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Carshalton Boys Sports College?
9.5% of sessions were missed at Carshalton Boys Sports College in 2024/25. 29% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Carshalton Boys Sports College?
Apply through Sutton's coordinated admissions process, naming Carshalton Boys Sports College on your application. Applications for Year 7 places starting in September 2027 close on Saturday 31 October 2026, and offers are made on Monday 1 March 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Carshalton Boys Sports College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 51 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 40 slight. 11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 9 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Sutton is 39 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Carshalton Boys Sports College?
Carshalton Boys Sports College is at Winchcombe Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1RW.
Sources: Sutton admissions booklet; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)