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Carleton High School
Green Lane, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NW, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.0 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,021
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.5, which places it in the top 41% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 79% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community sentiment. However, while 68% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage achieving grade 5 or above stands at 46%, indicating room for improvement in higher-level attainment.
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Last inspected: 4 July 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. | 47.5 | Top 41% 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%. | 68% | Top 45% 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%. | 45% | Top 25% 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%. | 36% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (97 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
87%
Good range of subjects
87%
Behaviour is good
86%
School has high expectations
86%
My child is happy
84%
My child makes good progress
84%
I'd recommend this school
79%
School supports development
73%
Progress is communicated
73%
School keeps me informed
64%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.4%
White Other1.7%
Other1.3%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.67684, -1.30174 · WF8 3NW
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139501
School typeAcademy converter
Websitecarletonhigh.patrust.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Carleton High School rated by Ofsted?
Carleton High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 July 2019.
Is Carleton High School a good school?
Carleton High School scores 55.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% 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 Carleton High School?
Based on 97 Ofsted Parent View responses, Carleton High School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Carleton High School in GCSEs?
Carleton High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.5. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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