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South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School
Carlton Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2QQ, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.1 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
443
Capacity
498
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school serves a diverse community and demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 51% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 80% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, especially as no students achieved the higher standard. Parents may appreciate the school’s commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, despite its moderate LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 51% | Bottom 20% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.9%
White Other7.0%
Mixed Other2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Location
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53.59285, -1.29297 · WF9 2QQ
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN130866
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.carltonjandischool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School rated by Ofsted?
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2022.
Is South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School a good school?
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School scores 42.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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