Carrington School
92%
Capacity
997
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Carrington School
Carrington School is a mixed state secondary in Reigate and Banstead, Surrey, currently home to 997 pupils against a capacity of 1,088, meaning it has some room to grow but is clearly in demand. The school received 539 applications for 221 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, an oversubscription ratio of 2.44, with 168 of those applications coming as first preferences. That level of competition suggests a strong local reputation. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 27.3%, well above the national average for secondary schools, which typically sits around 23-24%. This gives the school a more diverse intake than many of its Surrey neighbours, and the headteacher, Kerry Oakley, leads a non-faith, non-selective community that serves a broad cross-section of local families.
Academically, Carrington’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good across the board, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This marks a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019. At Key Stage 4, pupils achieved a Progress 8 score of -0.08, which is in line with the national average and sits within the 'Average' banding. The Attainment 8 score was 45.6, and 62.4% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. However, the school’s Progress 8 score is below the Surrey local authority average of 0.26, and it ranks 40th out of 66 similar schools in the county. The EBacc entry rate of 48.1% is decent, though only 25.4% of pupils achieved the full EBacc at grade 4 or above.
The school offers a solid range of facilities, including science labs, art studios, a theatre, music rooms, and extensive sports provision with an astro turf, sports hall, tennis courts, and playing fields. Clubs include the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Young Enterprise, and a film club. SEND support is comprehensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Carrington does not have a sixth form or boarding provision. For families considering alternatives, the nearest Outstanding-rated school is St Bede’s School, 1.3 km away. Given its improving Ofsted record, high demand, and broad SEND offer, Carrington is a strong choice for families seeking an inclusive secondary in the Reigate area.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Noke Drive, Redhill, Reigate and Banstead, RH1 4AD |
| Headteacher | Kerry Oakley |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Number of Pupils | 997 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.3% |
| School Capacity | 997 / 1,088 (92% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.08)
1740th of 3,141
Nationally
271st of 461
In South East
5th of 6
In Reigate and Banstead
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/232%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 172 pupils).
- Sixth form college55%
- FE college30%
- Not sustained6%
- Employment3%
- School sixth form (stay)2%
- Apprenticeship2%
92% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed221
539
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
168 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British64.6%
- Asian9.1%
- Mixed7.8%
- White (other)7.0%
- Black1.0%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
10
Total schools
8
Oversubscribed
7
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Noke Drive, Redhill
Reigate and Banstead, RH1 4AD
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