Carlton Primary School, Wakefield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Carlton Primary School excels at creating a happy, safe environment where pupils develop positive learning behaviours. Reading is a standout strength with books everywhere and staff prioritising daily storytelling and phonics. The school provides lots of opportunities for pupils to be leaders and learn from exceptional role models, helping them understand that anyone can achieve if they try.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with daily story time and effective phonics teaching that helps pupils read fluently and with understanding
- Well-planned early years curriculum that follows children's interests across all learning areas
- Excellent personal development opportunities including pupil leadership roles and learning from inspiring visitors
- Very good behaviour and low levels of bullying with effective conflict resolution
- Thoughtfully planned memorable learning experiences that help pupils understand and remember more
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects are at different stages of implementing their curriculum plans - maths and English are stronger than others
- Pupils in mathematics need more chances to solve problems and work things out for themselves, rather than just following instructions
- Wider subject knowledge and coherent learning sequences need strengthening in subjects that haven't been a focus for improvement yet
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with robust procedures, frequent staff training, swift action to keep pupils safe, and strong focus on mental health and well-being.
Extracurricular Activities
Computer skills clubs, art, sports, after-school activities, residential visits from Year 3 onwards, outdoor learning, school chicken care
Carlton Primary School is a Good primary school where pupils are happy, safe, and well-behaved. The new headteacher and leaders have made positive improvements since the previous inspection.
At a Glance
12.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
79 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 73% to 77%. Maths has improved from 73% to 80%. Writing has remained stable at around 84%.
Class Sizes
25.8
Avg class size
22.8
Infant (KS1)
28.2
KS2
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
323 pupils
367 capacity
44 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wakefield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wakefield
Admissions Demand - Leeds
Places available
10,239
Applications
8,283
Got 1st preference
93.1%
Got preferred school
99.3%
Primary admissions across Leeds (2025/26)
Inspection History(107)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.08373%
Overall absence
16.79389%
Persistent absence
262
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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