The Carlton Infant Academy, Nottingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Carlton Infant Academy creates a warm, inclusive environment where every child is valued and known well by staff. Pupils receive excellent support for their learning and behaviour, with particularly strong teaching in reading and phonics. The school offers a rich range of experiences through clubs, trips and enrichment activities that broaden children's horizons and help them develop confidence and resilience.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and attendance, with attendance now above national averages
- Strong inclusive practice with highly effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with additional barriers
- High-quality enrichment activities including clubs, trips, residential visits and wider opportunities
- Skilled leadership that prioritizes pupil wellbeing and staff development
- Strong phonics teaching with outcomes often above national averages
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils have gaps in writing knowledge, particularly in spelling and letter formation
- Not all staff interactions in early years are consistently high quality in developing communication and vocabulary
- Some teachers could use progress checks more effectively to support improvements in writing skills
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Art club, poetry recitals, clubs, trips, residential visits
The Carlton Infant Academy is a high-performing school where pupils thrive in a positive, inclusive culture. Leaders have created an environment where all children, particularly the most vulnerable, are well-supported and make notable progress.
At a Glance
27.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.3
Avg class size
28.5
Infant (KS1)
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
182 pupils
200 capacity
18 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Nottingham
Admissions Demand - Nottinghamshire
Places available
10,563
Applications
7,998
Got 1st preference
95.8%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Nottinghamshire (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.01338%
Overall absence
12.2807%
Persistent absence
114
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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