Carleton High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Green Lane Carleton Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 3NW |
| Phone | 01977781555 |
| Reference Number | 139501 |
Carleton High School has shown significant improvement since its last inspection and promotes a strong sense of community among students and staff. The school's 'Team Carleton' ethos is well embraced, contributing to a culture where pupils feel safe, motivated, and engaged in their learning. They benefit from a well-structured curriculum that focuses on accessibility for all learners, with particular attention given to those with special educational needs and disabilities. The school is committed to providing a variety of extracurricular activities and personal development opportunities that enrich the students' education experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1021 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.24%
Girls: 49.76% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 95 | 115 | 210 |
| 8 | 115 | 96 | 211 |
| 9 | 99 | 105 | 204 |
| 10 | 108 | 92 | 200 |
| 11 | 96 | 100 | 196 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.4% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| African | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 04 Jul 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Nov 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 May 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 31 Jan 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Sep 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Apr 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Apr 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 29 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Carleton Community High School A Specialist Science College | |
| 29 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 01 Feb 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 01 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Apr 2003 | Full inspection |
| 28 Apr 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community and family within the school.
- High ambition for all pupils leading to significant academic achievements.
- Sophisticated curriculum connecting important knowledge effectively.
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND.
- Encouraging and skilled teaching that engages students.
- Pupils demonstrate politeness and exceptional maturity.
- Comprehensive personal development programme fostering confidence.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 63.3% |
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 | 164 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 52 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 2 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School
Carleton Road, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NP |
0.23 miles |
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Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
Moxon Close, Carleton Park, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3PT |
0.46 miles |
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Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
Larks Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4RJ |
0.84 miles |
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De Lacy Primary School
Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TG |
0.87 miles |
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Harewood Centre Nursery School
Harewood Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2ER |
1 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract
Newgate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4AA |
1.16 miles |
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Cherry Tree Academy
Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HN |
1.19 miles |
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Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN |
1.24 miles |
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St Giles C of E Academy
St Giles C of E Academy, Skinner Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1HG |
1.28 miles |
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Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4BW |
1.35 miles |
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Darrington Church of England Primary School
Denby Crest, Darrington, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3SB |
1.41 miles |
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Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2NJ |
1.98 miles |
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Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Station Road, Low Ackworth, Station Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7HH |
1.99 miles |
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Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
Gordon Street, Pontefract, WF7 6LW |
2.08 miles |
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Featherstone Purston Infant School
Nunns Lane, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 5HF |
2.23 miles |
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Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
George Street, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5BG |
2.37 miles |
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Simpson's Lane Academy
Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley, WF11 0PJ |
2.37 miles |
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Featherstone Girnhill Infant School
Hardwick Road, Featherstone, Girnhill Infant School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5JB |
2.5 miles |
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Willow Green Academy
Hampden Close, Knottingley, WF11 8PT |
2.57 miles |
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Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy
North Close, Pontefract, WF7 6BQ |
2.58 miles |
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High Well School
Rookhill Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2DD |
0.79 miles |
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The King's School
Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF |
0.88 miles |
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New College Pontefract
Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR |
1.54 miles |
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The Featherstone Academy
Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AJ |
1.66 miles |
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Ackworth School
Pontefract Road, West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT |
2.36 miles |
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St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
Cutsyke Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6BD |
2.77 miles |
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Balance Alternative Provision
The White Building, Lock Hill, Ferrybridge, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8NE |
2.93 miles |
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De Lacy Academy
Middle Lane, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 0BZ |
3.09 miles |
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Oakfield Park School
Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7DT |
3.09 miles |
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Airedale Academy
Crewe Road, Airedale, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3JU |
3.1 miles |
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Castleford Academy
Ferrybridge Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JQ |
3.73 miles |
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The Grange School
Methley Rd, Castleford, WF10 1PN |
4.44 miles |
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Outwood Academy Hemsworth
Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF9 4AB |
4.63 miles |
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Outwood Academy Freeston
Favell Avenue, Normanton, WF6 1HZ |
4.69 miles |