The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 320
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 12.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mrs Millie Brook (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
New Road, Carlton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 3RE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRothwell Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Robin Hood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Rodillian Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Victoria Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell
Primary · 1.7km away
Cockburn Haigh Road Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Oulton Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Carlton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Carlton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carlton Primary School?
Carlton Primary School currently has 320 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carlton Primary School take?
Carlton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Carlton Primary School?
Carlton Primary School is in Wakefield, WF3 3RE, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carlton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Carlton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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