Balcarras School

Balcarras School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 31% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £539,964. Over a 12 month period, 324 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

31%

Mathematics

47%

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49

Biology

15%

Chemistry

33%

Physics

55%

Mathematics Further

70%

Psychology

17%

History

27%

English Literature

17%

Business Studies Single

19%

Geography

29%

Economics

32%

Government and Politics

18%

Religious Studies

6%

Art and Design Fine Art

79%

Art and Design Photography

53%

Art and Design Textiles

45%

Drama and Theatre Studies

9%

Spanish

38%

Environmental Science

7%

Russian

88%

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

41%

Mathematics

48%

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216

English Language

35%

English Literature

34%

Science: Double Award

47%

Geography

52%

Computer Studies Computing

61%

History

42%

Religious Studies

39%

Music

85%

Drama and Theatre Studies

49%

Physical Education Sports Studies

33%

Business Studies: Single

55%

French

42%

Spanish

32%

Design and Technology

43%

Art and Design Fine Art

51%

DandT Food Technology

68%

Russian

57%

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

324

Anti-social behaviour

106

Violence and sexual offences

84

Vehicle crime

15

Shoplifting

26

Burglary

10

Criminal damage and arson

25

Public order

24

Robbery

1

Theft from the person

0

Other theft

21

Drugs

4

Bicycle theft

3

Other crime

4

Possession of weapons

1

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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