Carrington School
Redhill, RH1 4AD · Surrey · secondary school
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42nd of 57 secondary schools in Surrey we can score, 58 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.2/10 against 823 of them, against 4.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 43.0 · 45 | 30% | 1.34 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.08 · 44 | 25% | 1.10 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.8 · 43 | 10% | 0.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Carrington School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.08 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Betelgeuse club, participate in Judo, Football, Dance, Cheer, and Gymnastics, and travel to destinations including Holland, Cambodia, Iceland, France, Bude, Paris, and Namibia. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,012 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,088. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Carrington School
Overview
Carrington School is described as a place where pupils are proud and feel well-supported by staff, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders have driven significant improvements since the previous inspection, raising standards and ensuring a broad, ambitious curriculum. The school fosters strong relationships, with pupils behaving well and treating each other with respect.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and behave well, with bullying being "very rare" and resolved quickly.
- The pastoral team is "extremely strong," providing effective support for pupils’ well-being and those with additional needs.
- Teachers design lessons that build on existing knowledge, using regular recall opportunities to ensure information is remembered.
- Pupils enjoy a "wide and exciting choice" of extra-curricular activities, including unique opportunities like overseas residential visits.
- Careers education is strong, offering a big choice of vocational subjects and inspiring displays of potential jobs.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure work set in all subject areas is equally ambitious, as some tasks are currently "not challenging enough" or unnecessarily repetitive.
- Leaders should ensure all staff teaching early reading receive effective specialist training to support pupils who are at a very early stage of learning to read.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with dedicated leaders, thorough employment checks, and vigilant staff who regularly check pupil well-being.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.6 |
| 2024/25 | 45.0 |
| 2025/26 | 44.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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