Carshalton Boys Sports College
127%
Capacity
1,521
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Carshalton Boys Sports College
Carshalton Boys Sports College is a heavily oversubscribed boys' secondary school in Sutton, with 708 applications for 263 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.69. Of those, 211 families put it as their first preference, and 191 received offers. That level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, though the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage in its data. The school is rated Good by Ofsted following its most recent inspection in 2022, with all inspected areas — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision — all judged Good. It has held a Good rating since at least its previous inspection in 2013. With 1,521 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,197, the school is significantly over capacity, which may be a practical consideration for families when planning applications.
Academically, the school's Progress 8 score of -0.14 is below the Sutton local authority average of 0.53, placing it 12th out of 14 schools in the borough on this measure, and in the bottom 50% nationally. Its Attainment 8 score is 45, and 66.9% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, though only 39% achieved a grade 5 or above. The EBacc entry rate is 66.9%, with 34.7% achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above. In the sixth form, the picture is stronger: the value-added score of 0.17 is rated Above average, with an average points per entry of 34.86 (equivalent to a C+ grade), and the best three A-levels average a B-. The school's Progress 8 banding is rated Average overall, with maths progress slightly positive at 0.03, but English progress negative at -0.25.
The school offers a wide range of facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, science labs, art studios, music rooms, and a sixth form centre. Sports provision is extensive, with activities from rowing to dance, and clubs include the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, debate, and eco club. SEND support covers eight categories including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and physical disability. The school is a state boys' school with a co-educational sixth form, and it has a chapel on site despite having no religious character. For families considering it, the high oversubscription means a realistic first-preference application is essential, and the academic profile — particularly at GCSE — is below the very high Sutton average, though the sixth form adds value well. It will suit families who prioritise a strong sports offer and a supportive sixth form over top-tier GCSE results.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 19 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Winchcombe Road, Carshalton, Sutton, SM5 1RW |
| Headteacher | Simon Barber |
| Local Authority | Sutton |
| Number of Pupils | 1,521 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.8% |
| School Capacity | 1,521 / 1,197 (127% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.14)
1871st of 3,141
Nationally
388th of 487
In London
12th of 14
In Sutton
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.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
39.2
'22/23
34.9
'23/24
34.9
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2348%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 217 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)48%
- FE college39%
- Employment5%
- Not sustained5%
- Apprenticeship2%
94% 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.
Where school leavers go
2022/2371%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 135 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
16%
Russell Group
21%
Top-third HE
2%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)71%
- Employment13%
- Not sustained7%
- Apprenticeship4%
- Further education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Economics30
- Psychology30
- Mathematics25
- Sociology18
- English Literature16
- Geography15
- Art and Design (Fine Art)12
- Art and Design (Photography)12
- Government and Politics12
- Biology10
- Physics10
- Drama and Theatre Studies9
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
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
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed263
708
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
211 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% 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 75% 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.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British55.0%
- Asian13.4%
- Mixed12.3%
- White (other)8.2%
- Black0.9%
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.
19
Total schools
16
Oversubscribed
13
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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Carshalton Boys Sports College
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Winchcombe Road, Carshalton
Sutton, SM5 1RW
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