The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 317
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 22.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- PIONEER ACADEMIES COMMUNITY TRUST (PACT)
- Head
- Mr Alex Steadman (Head of Academy)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Fish Dam Lane, Carlton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3HF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCarlton Community College
Secondary · 455m away
Outwood Academy Carlton
Secondary · 455m away
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
All-through · Grammar · 1.0km away
Lift St Helen's
Primary · 1.5km away
Royston St John Baptist CE Primary
Primary · 1.5km away
Crevesford School
Special school · 1.5km away
Springwell Community Special School
Special school · 1.5km away
Springwell Special Academy
Academy · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Carlton Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Carlton Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carlton Primary Academy?
Carlton Primary Academy currently has 317 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carlton Primary Academy take?
Carlton Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Carlton Primary Academy?
Carlton Primary Academy is in Barnsley, S71 3HF, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carlton Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Carlton Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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