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Balcarras School

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Balcarras School

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

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Pupils
1,429
Ages
11-18
FSM
6.4%
Attainment 8
58.4
Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
58.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
37.5%
Basics 9-5
66.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
47.9%
EBacc APS
5.16
EBacc 9-5
29.9%
EBacc 9-4
38.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
40.28
A*-A Grades
36.1%
A*-B Grades
69.5%
AAB+ %
21.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 219 students entered

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About Balcarras School

Balcarras School is a secondary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 58.4. The school has around 1,429 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: East End Road, Cheltenham, GL53 8QF | More schools in Gloucestershire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Balcarras School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Outstanding
  2. May 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Balcarras School

What is Balcarras School's Ofsted rating?
Balcarras School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Balcarras School's latest exam results?
Balcarras School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 58.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Balcarras School located?
Balcarras School is a secondary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (GL53 8QF).
How many pupils attend Balcarras School?
Balcarras School has around 1,429 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Balcarras School with other schools?
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