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Carlton Academy
Coningswath Road, Carlton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG4 3SH, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.9 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,371
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
137%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.1, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 66% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Additionally, 56% of pupils progress to university, indicating a strong pathway for further education, although the percentage entering top-third universities is lower at 20%. Overall, the school performs better than 46% of its peers, making it a viable option for parents considering secondary education in Nottinghamshire.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.1 | Bottom 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 66% | Top 49% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 46% | Top 45% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 58% | Top 44% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 25% | Top 44% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 56% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 20% | Average |
Based on 59 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.2%
Mixed Other4.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
White Other2.7%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Black African2.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Other1.2%
Black Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.97498, -1.10299 · NG4 3SH
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137085
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Carlton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Carlton Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2013.
Is Carlton Academy a good school?
Carlton Academy scores 45.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Carlton Academy in GCSEs?
Carlton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.1. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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