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The Carlton Junior Academy
Garden Avenue, Foxhill Road, Carlton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG4 1QT, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.4 / 100
Top 13%
Better than 87% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
241
Capacity
200
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
121%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 78% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 17% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. However, only 15% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for growth in challenging the most able students.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2024Quality 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%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (36 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child makes good progress
97%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
School has high expectations
94%
Behaviour is good
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
Progress is communicated
89%
School supports development
81%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.5%
Black African5.8%
White Other4.6%
Mixed Other2.5%
Asian Other2.1%
Other1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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52.96823, -1.09604 · NG4 1QT
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN144932
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Carlton Junior Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Carlton Junior Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is The Carlton Junior Academy a good school?
The Carlton Junior Academy scores 87.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 13% 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 The Carlton Junior Academy?
Based on 36 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Carlton Junior Academy receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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