Carlton Junior and Infant School, Dewsbury

In its own words: "On behalf of the governors, staff and pupils, I am delighted to welcome you to Carlton Junior and Infant School. It showcases our children’s achievements, shares important information, and celebrates the vibrant life of our community. Carlton Junior and Infant School is a mixed, one-form entry mainstream school with no religious affiliation."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2024, 97% of Year 6 pupils at Carlton Junior and Infant School reached the expected standard in reading and 97% in maths.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 73 families put Carlton Junior and Infant School as their first choice and 146 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 2.4 first choices for every place. 44 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Carlton Junior and Infant School are Warwick Road Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 88% reading, 90% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy (0.3 miles, 81% reading, 81% maths); Hyrstmount Junior School (0.4 miles); and Purlwell Infant and Nursery School (0.5 miles).

29 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Carlton Junior and Infant School (as of September 2025): 83% would recommend the school, 93% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (93%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).

27.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 17 pupils (7.6%) received SEN support and 7 (3.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Dewsbury Rail Station, about 1000 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Conway Crescent (after), 260 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Carlton Junior and Infant School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 502 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kirklees (153), as is usual near a town centre.

Carlton Junior and Infant School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Carlton Junior and Infant School are St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.5 miles), Westborough High School (0.6 miles) and Manor Croft Academy (1 mile).