The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Jane Curl (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Bispham Road, Carleton, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7PE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCarleton Green Community Primary School
Primary · 459m away
Kincraig Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
McKee College House
Academy · 1.2km away
Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-le-Fylde
Primary · 1.5km away
The Blackpool Sixth Form College
16 plus · 1.6km away
Poulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Moor Park Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School?
Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School take?
Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School?
Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School is in Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7PE, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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