The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.4 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.4
0.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
2.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
Source: 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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 317 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 202 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,630
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- CARLTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mohammed Azum (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Undercliffe Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 0DU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarkerend Primary School
Primary · 506m away
Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy
Primary · 506m away
Byron Primary School
Primary · 661m away
Delius Special School
Special school · 898m away
Co-op Academy Delius
Academy · 898m away
Killinghall Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Lapage Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.0km away
Lift Feversham
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Carlton Bolling a selective school?
No. Carlton Bolling is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Carlton Bolling?
Carlton Bolling currently has 1,630 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carlton Bolling take?
Carlton Bolling caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Carlton Bolling?
Carlton Bolling is in Bradford, BD3 0DU, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carlton Bolling have a sixth form?
No, Carlton Bolling does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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