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Carlton Primary Academy
Goodgraded 13/06/2023Ages 3–11317 pupils
Carlton Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Barnsley. The school has around 317 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/06/2023, Carlton Primary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Barnsley can view Carlton Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Barnsley (S71 3HF), Carlton Primary Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 13/06/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)56%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)7%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score105
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score102
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake18.6%
Free school meals18.6%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language2.5%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled92%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.2%
Attendance94.2%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher21.9
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence13.9%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Barnsley
All schools in Barnsley →Outwood Academy CarltonGood · 0.3 miHoly Trinity Catholic and Church of England School0.6 miLift St Helen'sGood · 0.9 miRoyston St John Baptist CE PrimaryGood · 0.9 miParkside Primary AcademyGood · 1.0 miSpringwell Special AcademyGood · 0.9 mi
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