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Carlton Primary School
New Road, Carlton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 3RE, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.9 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
320
Capacity
367
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in Key Stage 2, 73% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing the school in the top 28% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 85% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, only 11% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (79 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
My child makes good progress
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
Behaviour is good
87%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School has high expectations
82%
Progress is communicated
81%
School supports development
79%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.9%
White Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Indian0.9%
Black African0.9%
traveller_irish0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Location
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53.73989, -1.49125 · WF3 3RE
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107830
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Carlton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Carlton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2020.
Is Carlton Primary School a good school?
Carlton Primary School scores 72.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Carlton Primary School?
Based on 79 Ofsted Parent View responses, Carlton Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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