Carleton Green Community Primary School
Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7TF · Lancashire · primary school
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182nd of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,697 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5/10 among them, against 5.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Carleton Green Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 5.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 333 pupils against a stated capacity of 330. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the higher standard attainment is 0.0%, what specific strategies are used to support pupils aiming for greater depth? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing a roll that exceeds its designated places?
What Ofsted said about Carleton Green Community Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “embraced in the warmth” and “flourish academically, socially and emotionally.” Staff forge strong relationships with families, and pupils respond positively to high expectations, resulting in good behaviour and high attendance. The curriculum is generally “carefully thought through” and “suitably ambitious,” supporting effective teaching and learning.
Strengths
- Pupils “achieve well” in most subjects due to well-ordered curriculum steps that build on prior knowledge.
- The school is “relentless in teaching pupils to read,” ensuring the majority become fluent readers ready for key stage 2.
- Staff are “fastidious in identifying the additional needs” of pupils with SEND, providing appropriate support so they “progress well.”
- Leaders support staff well-being and expertise through effective training, while governors ensure “ongoing development is purposeful.”
- Pupils develop strong personal development through the ‘Carleton Code’ and active leadership roles, such as the school council.
Areas to improve
- The school must refine curriculum thinking in a minority of subjects to clarify “the precise knowledge that pupils should know and remember.”
- The early years curriculum needs finalisation to better link learning between the Nursery and Reception classes, ensuring knowledge builds effectively.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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