The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (137% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.1
1.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.21
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 206 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 109 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,371
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Dan Philpotts (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Coningswath Road, Carlton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG4 3SH
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Carlton Academy a selective school?
No. Carlton Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Carlton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Carlton Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carlton Academy?
Carlton Academy currently has 1,371 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carlton Academy take?
Carlton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Carlton Academy?
Carlton Academy is in Nottingham, NG4 3SH, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carlton Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Carlton Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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