Balcarras School

Balcarras School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 43% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £601,832. Over a 12 month period, 456 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

A Level - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and Biology

43%

Mathematics

50%

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46

Biology

29%

Chemistry

27%

Physics

43%

Mathematics Further

60%

Psychology

16%

History

25%

English Literature

23%

Business Studies Single

18%

Geography

24%

Economics

19%

Government and Politics

29%

Religious Studies

24%

Art and Design Fine Art

44%

Art and Design Photography

60%

Drama and Theatre Studies

12%

Spanish

17%

Environmental Science

8%

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

33%

Mathematics

39%

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194

English Language

26%

English Literature

26%

Science: Double Award

45%

Geography

50%

Computer Studies Computing

36%

History

19%

Religious Studies

32%

Music

75%

Physical Education Sports Studies

51%

Business Studies: Single

42%

French

20%

Spanish

26%

Design and Technology

47%

Art and Design Fine Art

72%

DandT Food Technology

50%

Russian

40%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

456

Anti-social behaviour

155

Violence and sexual offences

119

Vehicle crime

28

Shoplifting

15

Burglary

31

Criminal damage and arson

36

Public order

37

Robbery

1

Theft from the person

1

Other theft

19

Drugs

1

Bicycle theft

5

Other crime

6

Possession of weapons

2

Headteacher: Mr Dominic Burke

Local Authority: Gloucestershire

Telephone: 1242515881

Website: www.balcarras.gloucs.sch.uk

Address: East End Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8QF

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