Charles Read Academy, Grantham
Data last updated 12 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Charles Read Academy excels at supporting pupils who start with weaker skills, particularly disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs. Staff know their pupils well and adapt teaching to help all learners make progress. The school creates a strong sense of community where pupils feel safe, respected and supported through excellent pastoral care.
Key Strengths
- Well-structured curriculum tailored to support pupils with lower starting points and those with special educational needs
- Strong pastoral care and house system that create a sense of belonging and safety
- Effective identification and support for vulnerable pupils, including those with complex needs
- Consistent routines and calm, orderly learning environment
- Leaders have accurate understanding of school strengths and priorities for improvement
Areas for Improvement
- Overall attendance is below national average with inconsistent improvement across pupil groups
- Suspension rates are above national figures, particularly for pupils with complex vulnerabilities
- Assessment during lessons is not always consistent, meaning some pupils don't develop foundational skills
- Some pupils do not fully understand how the wider curriculum supports their broader development
- Teaching quality varies across the curriculum at times
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, bushcraft, trust-wide competitions, trips, assemblies and tutor periods
Charles Read Academy is a small school with a strong sense of community where pupils typically make positive progress from their starting points. The school has established consistent routines and pastoral support, though attendance and suspension rates remain areas needing improvement.
At a Glance
40.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
19.2
Avg class size
14
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
277 pupils
275 capacity
2 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Grantham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Grantham
Admissions Demand - Lincolnshire
Places available
9,207
Applications
7,938
Got 1st preference
86.0%
Got preferred school
96.2%
Secondary admissions across Lincolnshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.91845%
Overall absence
28.27586%
Persistent absence
290
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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