Carlton Junior and Infant School
Dewsbury, WF13 2DQ · Kirklees · primary school
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88th of 99 primary schools in Kirklees we can score, 144 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.0/10 against 3,615 of them, against 0.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 0.0 · 0 | 40% | 0.00 |
| 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.
Carlton Junior and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 0.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 223 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are in place to raise attainment in reading and maths? How does the school manage class sizes given the current over-capacity status?
What Ofsted said about Carlton Junior and Infant School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work has "improved significantly" since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded inspection. Pupils "do exceptionally well" in an environment characterised by "exemplary" behaviour and high academic expectations. The school is described as a "harmonious community" where pupils are "happy and feel safe."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "inspiring," "rich in knowledge," and "expertly delivered," with pupils achieving "extremely well" in mathematics and other subjects.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; teachers follow the phonics programme "to the letter," resulting in pupils becoming "avid and fluent readers" with standards "some of the highest seen nationally."
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is high-quality, with staff "quick to identify" needs and adapting lessons accordingly.
- Personal development is "exceptional," with pupils accessing unique opportunities such as public speaking platforms and preventative police workshops.
- Attendance has "improved substantially" due to effective work with families and the community.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 97% |
| 2023/24 | 97% |
| 2024/25 | 0% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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