Balcarras School

Balcarras School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 37% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £563,486. Over a 12 month period, 229 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

37%

Mathematics

43%

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80

Biology

25%

Chemistry

42%

Physics

55%

Mathematics Further

75%

Psychology

26%

History

13%

English Literature

19%

Business Studies Single

33%

Geography

40%

Economics

29%

Government and Politics

29%

Religious Studies

25%

Art and Design Fine Art

64%

Art and Design Photography

67%

Art and Design Textiles

20%

Drama and Theatre Studies

35%

Music

29%

Spanish

29%

French

0%

Environmental Science

6%

Russian

100%

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

32%

Mathematics

40%

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192

English Language

25%

English Literature

26%

Science: Double Award

40%

Geography

47%

Computer Studies Computing

41%

History

27%

Religious Studies

39%

Music

57%

Drama and Theatre Studies

32%

Physical Education Sports Studies

47%

Business Studies: Single

42%

French

68%

Spanish

20%

Design and Technology

47%

Art and Design Fine Art

56%

DandT Food Technology

42%

Russian

53%

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

229

Anti-social behaviour

48

Violence and sexual offences

81

Vehicle crime

8

Shoplifting

22

Burglary

16

Criminal damage and arson

12

Public order

17

Robbery

3

Theft from the person

1

Other theft

10

Drugs

3

Bicycle theft

2

Other crime

6

Possession of weapons

0

Headteacher: Mr Dominic Burke

Local Authority: Gloucestershire

Telephone: 01242515881

Website: www.balcarras.gloucs.sch.uk

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

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