SchoolScoresCarlton Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
New Road, Carlton, Wakefield, WF3 3RE
0113 378 3040 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 February 2020.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
79 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Leeds comparisons use the 118 of its 221 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 103 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 61st highest of 118 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 46th highest of 118 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 78th highest of 118 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 17th highest of 88 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 81% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 56 parents who had raised a concern Joint 61st highest of 113 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 45% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 10 parents of children with SEND 23rd highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 6% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 40% | 77% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 82nd highest of 118 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 25%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Leeds figures pool parents at the Leeds schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
44 pupils in this year group.
73% — 12 points above the Leeds average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 84% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Leeds. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 40 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 40 |
| Of those, offered a place | 40 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 134 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 153rd highest of 221 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.7% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 194th highest of 221 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 114th highest of 221 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.2% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 206th highest of 221 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 25.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 126th lowest of 221 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 47% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 159th lowest of 221 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 24% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.8% | 14.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 137th lowest of 221 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 47% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 162nd lowest of 221 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 32% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 130th highest of 221 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 50% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.6 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 67th highest of 221 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 65% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 50th highest of 219 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 72% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 19.5% | 13.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Rothwell Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Robin Hood Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Victoria Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity CofE Academy, Rothwell 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cockburn Haigh Road Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Clapgate Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thorpe Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sharp Lane Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Carlton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Carlton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 February 2020. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Carlton Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Carlton Primary School?
85% of the 79 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Carlton Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Carlton Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 40 families put Carlton Primary School as their first choice for 40 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 40 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 107830.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.