The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 35% 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
51%
-11.0pp 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)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 443
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 34.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Head
- Mr Craig Mills (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Carlton Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2QQ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School?
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School currently has 443 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School take?
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School?
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School is in Pontefract, WF9 2QQ, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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