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Carlton CofE Primary School
The Moor, Carlton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7JR, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.1 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
95
Capacity
120
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. However, there are no students achieving the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 76% of respondents expressing happiness with the school, suggesting a positive community atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (41 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child feels safe
98%
Behaviour is good
93%
My child is happy
90%
Good range of subjects
90%
Progress is communicated
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
My child makes good progress
81%
School supports development
78%
I'd recommend this school
76%
School has high expectations
71%
School keeps me informed
63%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.14.7%
White Other7.4%
Mixed W+B African4.2%
Mixed Other3.2%
Gypsy/Roma2.1%
White Irish1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Location
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52.19120, -0.60435 · MK43 7JR
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN109610
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Carlton CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Carlton CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is Carlton CofE Primary School a good school?
Carlton CofE Primary School scores 43.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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 CofE Primary School?
Based on 41 Ofsted Parent View responses, Carlton CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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