The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
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
32%
+24.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 320
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Dunn (Executive Headteacher)
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
Carleton Road, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School: With Hearing Impairment Resource
Primary · Very close
Green Leas School
Special school · Very close
Carleton High School
Secondary · 370m away
Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
Primary · 894m away
High Well School
Special school · 925m away
De Lacy Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Harewood Centre Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School?
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School currently has 320 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School take?
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School?
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School is in Pontefract, WF8 3NP, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, The Rookeries Carleton 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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