Carlton Primary School
Wakefield, WF3 3RE · Leeds · primary school
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59th of 211 primary schools in Leeds we can score, 221 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 — 6.9/10 against 4,305 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
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, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join gymnastics, dance, multisports, boxercise, and dodgeball clubs, or play for the girls' and boys' football teams. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 323 pupils against a stated capacity of 367. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Carlton Primary School
Overview
Carlton Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils benefit from an effective quality of education at this welcoming school, where they enjoy lessons and have good relationships with staff. The school fosters a highly positive behavioural culture and ensures pupils develop a love of reading and deep-rooted moral principles.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a curriculum that inspires pupils to learn through creative methods, such as role-playing space journeys and mummifying oranges.
- Staff possess strong subject knowledge and use effective assessment strategies, including ‘rocket retrieval’ tasks, helping pupils confidently explain complex ideas.
- Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities receive accurate identification and tailored support, enabling them to access the curriculum and achieve well.
- The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular clubs and residential trips that develop pupils’ wider cultural experiences and resilience.
- Governors provide incisive support and challenge to school leaders, while staff are well trained and supported within a collaborative approach.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that refinements to the curriculum are thoroughly embedded so that pupils learn in depth across all areas, as some do not yet learn at the depth they could.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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