The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 97% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
97%
+35.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
31%
+23.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
117
+12.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
118
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 216
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Ms Rizwana Ahmed (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Upper Road, Batley Carr, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2DQ
Town setting
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Within 2.5 kmThe Branch Christian School
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Warwick Road Primary School
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Purlwell Infant and Nursery School
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St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
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Flatts Nursery School
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Westborough High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Carlton Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Carlton Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carlton Junior and Infant School?
Carlton Junior and Infant School currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carlton Junior and Infant School take?
Carlton Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Carlton Junior and Infant School?
Carlton Junior and Infant School is in Dewsbury, WF13 2DQ, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carlton Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Carlton 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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