Carlton CofE Primary School

A not judged voluntary controlled school school in Bedford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Carlton CofE Primary School.

Bedford, MK437JR Ofsted: Not Judged Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

43

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
48.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 57.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
12 November 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
The Moor
Carlton
Bedford, MK437JR

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109610
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
The Moor, Carlton, Bedford, MK43 7JR
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
105 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of St Albans
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
109
Free School Meals
11.0% (12 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.6% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
8.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
57.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
8.9 (8.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 102.0
2023 104.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
11
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
109 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"I am the vine, you are the branches; those that abide in me and I in them bear much fruit" John 15:5"

compassionate creative collaborative Christian values

Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School with a Christian ethos

Head Teacher's Message

Carlton is a small, friendly village Church of England primary school that values high standards, Christian and British values, a safe and supportive environment, strong family partnerships and a love of learning.

Facilities

spacious classrooms forest school swimming pool large fields well-resourced playground sensory/intervention room

Curriculum Highlights

ambitious curriculum from nursery to Year 6

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound Care: Breakfast Club 8:00 to 8:45, After School Club offers 3 sessions 3:30-4:30pm, 4:30-5:30pm and 5:30-6:00pm. Opening times are 8:45am to 3:30pm Mon to Fri.

SEND Provision

Wraparound care is available including Breakfast Club (8:00-8:45) and After School Club (3:30-6:00) with multiple session options.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery (from age 2) to Year 6; admissions processed via Bedford Borough Council; visits to the school by appointment.

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