The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 203
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 21.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Winter
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Moxon Close, Carleton Park, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3PT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLarks Hill Junior and Infant School
Primary · 668m away
Carleton High School
Secondary · 738m away
Green Leas School
Special school · 824m away
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School: With Hearing Impairment Resource
Primary · 894m away
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School
Primary · 894m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract
Primary · 1.2km away
De Lacy Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
High Well School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Carleton Park Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Carleton Park Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carleton Park Junior and Infant School?
Carleton Park Junior and Infant School currently has 203 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carleton Park Junior and Infant School take?
Carleton Park Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Carleton Park Junior and Infant School?
Carleton Park Junior and Infant School is in Pontefract, WF8 3PT, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carleton Park Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Carleton Park Junior and Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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