Balcarras School

Balcarras School is a secondary academy in Cheltenham, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Balcarras School has a Progress 8 score of +0.83 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 62.4, 89% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of B-.

The school has a teacher turnover rate of 6.6%, 6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.7%.

After leaving Balcarras School, student destinations include 52% going on to university and 2% entering apprenticeships.

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