Carleton High School

A good academy converter school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Carleton High School.

Pontefract, WF83NW Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.12
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 69.8%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
4 July 2019
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Green Lane
Carleton
Pontefract, WF83NW
Phone
1977781555
Website
carletonhigh.patrust.org.uk/

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139501
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Green Lane, Carleton, Pontefract, WF8 3NW
Website
https://carletonhigh.patrust.org.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,017
Free School Meals
28.9% (294 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (26 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
47.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.2
English Attainment 8:
9.9
Maths Attainment 8:
9.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.2
Ebacc English:
97.5%
Ebacc Entry:
40.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
96.5%
Ebacc Languages:
68.3%
Ebacc Maths:
98.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.12
Progress 8 Range:
-0.08 to 0.32

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
40.7 (+21.3 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
69.8 (+17.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.4 (+7.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.12 (+0.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
170
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,017 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A Great Education Needs A Captivating Beginning"

RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINATION EXCELLENCE ACHIEVEMENT WITHOUT EXCUSES PUPILS COME FIRST OUR PEOPLE MATTER STRONGER AS ONE EXCELLENCE AS STANDARD

Head Teacher's Message

Welcomes families and emphasises the school’s purpose to improve life chances for young people, a warm and safe environment, high ambition for all pupils, and a belief that education can change lives. The headteacher highlights a track record of improvement since the last inspection and pride in staff, students, and the wider Pontefract community, with a focus on values and opportunities beyond the classroom.

Facilities

Sports hall Gymnasium Dance studio Fitness suite Theatre Large conference room Classrooms Drama rooms Music rooms Dining hall Playing fields

Admissions Criteria

PAN 210; Admissions via Wakefield Council; Appeals handled by Independent Appeals Panels; WMDC policies apply.

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