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Carlton Bolling
Undercliffe Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 0DU, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.2 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,630
Capacity
1,524
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.4, placing it in the top 58% nationally. Approximately 64% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating solid foundational skills, although there's room for improvement in the percentage of students reaching higher grades. Overall, parent satisfaction appears high, supported by a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 78% of other schools.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2017Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 44.4 | Bottom 42% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 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%. | 45% | Top 48% 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%. | 47% | Top 42% 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%. | 26% | Top 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani64.5%
Asian Bangladeshi12.6%
White Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Other2.5%
Black African2.3%
Asian Indian2.1%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed Other1.8%
White British1.5%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.80208, -1.73867 · BD3 0DU
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN147100
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.carltonbolling.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Carlton Bolling rated by Ofsted?
Carlton Bolling was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2017.
Is Carlton Bolling a good school?
Carlton Bolling scores 78.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% 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 Bolling in GCSEs?
Carlton Bolling achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.4. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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