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Outwood Academy Carlton
Royston Lane, Carlton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3EW, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.4 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,130
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school shows a solid performance in GCSE outcomes, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 41.5, which places it in the top 73% nationally. While 63% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is moderate, with 60% recommending the school. Overall, it offers a supportive environment, though there is room for improvement in both academic performance and parental engagement.
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Last inspected: 16 January 2019Older 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. | 41.5 | Bottom 27% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 37% UK |
Parent View (96 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Good range of subjects
89%
My child feels safe
76%
School has high expectations
74%
My child makes good progress
73%
My child is happy
72%
Progress is communicated
65%
I'd recommend this school
60%
School supports development
60%
Behaviour is good
59%
School keeps me informed
53%
School responds to concerns
35%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.1%
White Other2.1%
Black African2.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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53.58797, -1.44824 · S71 3EW
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139210
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.carlton.outwood.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Outwood Academy Carlton rated by Ofsted?
Outwood Academy Carlton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 January 2019.
Is Outwood Academy Carlton a good school?
Outwood Academy Carlton scores 20.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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 Outwood Academy Carlton?
Based on 96 Ofsted Parent View responses, Outwood Academy Carlton receives a satisfaction score of 63% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Outwood Academy Carlton in GCSEs?
Outwood Academy Carlton achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.5. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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