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Carlton Academy

Goodgraded 10/11/2022Ages 11–181,371 pupilsNone
Nottingham, NG4 3SH
Nottinghamshire

Carlton Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Nottingham, within the Nottinghamshire local authority. The school has around 1,371 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 10/11/2022, Carlton Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 48.1 and 46% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Nottingham can view Carlton Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.6%England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.1England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals25.3%England avg 28.6%
English not first language7.3%England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 845.1
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths46%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score

DfE, 2024/25

Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 34.8
Retention81%
Value added

DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25

All schools in NottinghamSee the full area report for NG4 3SH