The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 306
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 34.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- CARLTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Rishi Seedher (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Scotchman Road, Manningham, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 5AT
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Carlton Mills's Ofsted rating?
Carlton Mills was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carlton Mills?
Carlton Mills currently has 306 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carlton Mills take?
Carlton Mills caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Carlton Mills?
Carlton Mills is in Bradford, BD9 5AT, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carlton Mills have a sixth form?
No, Carlton Mills does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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