The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.5
2.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
1.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 215 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,130
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 36.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Taylor
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Royston Lane, Carlton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3EW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCarlton Community College
Secondary · Very close
Carlton Primary Academy
Primary · 455m away
Royston St John Baptist CE Primary
Primary · 1.1km away
Parkside Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
All-through · Grammar · 1.3km away
Royston Meadstead Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Lift Meadstead
Primary · 1.3km away
Royston High - A Specialist Science College
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Outwood Academy Carlton a selective school?
No. Outwood Academy Carlton is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Outwood Academy Carlton's Ofsted rating?
Outwood Academy Carlton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Carlton?
Outwood Academy Carlton currently has 1,130 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Outwood Academy Carlton take?
Outwood Academy Carlton caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Outwood Academy Carlton?
Outwood Academy Carlton is in Barnsley, S71 3EW, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Outwood Academy Carlton have a sixth form?
No, Outwood Academy Carlton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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