The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School

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

Pontefract, WF83NP Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
71.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 84.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
79.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 20.0%
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
10 January 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
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
Carleton Road
Carleton
Pontefract, WF83NP
Phone
1977600368
Website
rookeries.patrust.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139504
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Carleton Road, Carleton, Pontefract, WF8 3NP
Website
https://rookeries.patrust.org.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
316 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
322
Free School Meals
22.7% (73 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
7.8% (25 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
84.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
20.0%
Reading Score:
112.0
Maths Score:
110.0
Grammar Score:
114.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
84.0 (+25.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
20.0 (+12.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
6.6 (10.9 below average)
Reading Score:
112.0 (+6.8 vs average)
Maths Score:
110.0 (+5.9 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 110.0 112.0
2023 107.0 110.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
36
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
322 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 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

"Together we believe, we will flourish and achieve"

Vision Together Believe Flourish Achieve

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr D Dunn welcomes families and emphasises empowering every child to flourish academically and socially.

Curriculum Highlights

Art Computing Design and Technology (DT) English Geography History Maths Modern Foreign Languages - Spanish Music Physical Education PSHE Religious Education Science Phonics and Reading Scheme

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

PAN is 45. Admission arrangements are administrated centrally by Wakefield Council and The Rookeries follows the Wakefield Council Admissions Policy.

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