The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 85% capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.1 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.1
11.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
70%
28.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
43%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.28
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 140 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,803
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 23.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jaspal Mehat
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Burton Road, Nottingham, Gedling, Nottinghamshire, NG4 4AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWillow Farm Primary School
Primary · 581m away
All Hallows CofE Primary School
Primary · 941m away
Priory Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Phoenix Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Rivendell Flying High Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Venture Learning
Independent · 1.4km away
Haddon Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.8km away
The Carlton Infant Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Carlton le Willows Academy?
Carlton le Willows Academy currently has 1,803 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carlton le Willows Academy take?
Carlton le Willows Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Carlton le Willows Academy?
Carlton le Willows Academy is in Gedling, NG4 4AA, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carlton le Willows Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Carlton le Willows Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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