Carlton Primary School
Goole, DN14 9NR · North Yorkshire · primary school
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140th of 252 primary schools in North Yorkshire we can score, 290 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 3,780 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.2/10 among them, against 3.8/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Carlton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 8.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.2 out of 10 among them, against 3.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 181 pupils against a stated capacity of 196. 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 below the expected standard in literacy? What does a typical day look like for a child in the higher standard group? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Carlton Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where "adults... have high expectations" and pupils are "happy" and "kind." Leaders, alongside the trust, have driven "quick, sustainable improvements" since the school converted to an academy. The curriculum is generally ambitious, with particular success in early reading and mathematics, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities access the same learning.
Strengths
- Early reading is delivered with consistency from Reception, using matched books and phonics so that "any pupils who fall behind catch up quickly."
- Pupils demonstrate strong personal development, understanding how to stay safe, showing "tolerance of others," and participating in a pupil parliament.
- Attendance systems have improved, with leaders working well with families to support regular attendance.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, and teachers feel their "needs are considered."
- The curriculum in the early years is "well organised and connected to key stage 1," with a focus on vocabulary and poetry.
Areas to improve
- The school must develop a system that "clearly shows how the small steps of the curriculum progress across year groups" in some foundation subjects, as teachers currently cannot easily see the sequence of knowledge.
- Curriculum leaders in some foundation subjects, such as history, require further "subject-specific training" to enhance their understanding and teaching of these subjects.
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 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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