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Carter Community School
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- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH15 4BQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress and achieve standards of attainment at the end of key stage 4 that are in line with the national average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school site. They are proud of their school.
Qualifications and Training: Staff appreciate regular professional training to develop high-quality practice.
Current Educational Practices: The school's system for developing and improving teachers' practice impacts improving outcomes for pupils.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching in English and art is a strength of the school.
Communication: The school provides clear communication about pupils' progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents see staff efforts to support pupils' well-being and appreciate it.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage through a range of school events and initiatives.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School leaders take quick, effective action on any concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have an accurate picture of the school and make effective use of additional funding for disadvantaged pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school has a strong anti-bullying culture and promotes pupil safety effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils' well-being is a priority and promoted strongly at the school.
Extracurricular Offerings: The curriculum includes after-school activities promoting a variety of interests.
Career Counselling Services: Careers advice is carefully managed with various external guests offering perspectives.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported by specialist staff.
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About Us
Carter Community School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 668 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 43% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | - | 18 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 43% | 98% | 90% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 16.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 33.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 46.16% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 23.32% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 13.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 17.46% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.63 | 2.87 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 90.46% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 54 | 120 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 82.89% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 61% | 33.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 33.64% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.29% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 4.29% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.78 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 34.78% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 46.59% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 32% | 23.81% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 14.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 18.65% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.05 | 2.95 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 84% | 83.9% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 64 | 112 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 78.86% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 35.59% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 20% | 35.03% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 8% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.66% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.48% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% 8 | 34.3% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 4 | 47.88% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 28.76% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.48% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% 10 | 19.79% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.36 | 3.15 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 84.33% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 58 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 77.44% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 33.07% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 34.67% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.22% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.59% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 3.41% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% 5 | 35.56% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 9 | 47.53% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 28.63% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 15.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 20.22% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.34 | 3.13 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 78.96% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 81 | 118 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 67.48% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 31.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 33.52% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.19% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.78% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 3.44% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.89% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.44 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% | 34.74% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 48.06% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 26.55% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 17.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.45% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 75% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 82 | 124 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 56.73% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 29.65% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 37.15% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.38% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 4.81% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.23% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Carter Community School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
