Outwood Academy Carlton
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Royston Lane Carlton Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 3EW |
| Phone | 01226728494 |
| Reference Number | 139210 |
Outwood Academy Carlton has demonstrated effective action in maintaining the educational standards noted in its previous inspection. Under the leadership of Principal Paul Taylor and as part of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust, the school fosters an inclusive environment where pupils of various backgrounds and abilities are welcomed, including those with special educational needs. Pupils engage well with their learning, reflecting a strong moral code and contributing positively to their community. While most pupils achieve well, attendance remains a significant concern, hampering the progress of some students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1130 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.09%
Girls: 49.91% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 111 | 120 | 231 |
| 8 | 119 | 129 | 248 |
| 9 | 115 | 104 | 219 |
| 10 | 111 | 106 | 217 |
| 11 | 110 | 105 | 215 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.1% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| African | 2% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 16 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- The school teaches pupils to develop a strong moral code.
- Pupils are happy and enjoy their learning experiences.
- Strong curriculum designed to prepare pupils for future education and employment.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Positive behavior and respect towards teachers and peers.
- Improved attendance through extensive strategies.
Areas for Improvement
- A significant number of pupils do not attend regularly enough, limiting their progress.
- Inconsistency in checking pupil understanding and addressing misconceptions.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 54.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 134 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 50 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 9 | 5 |
Previous Years
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