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Outwood Academy Carlton
Goodgraded 16/10/2024Ages 11–161,130 pupils
Outwood Academy Carlton is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Barnsley. The school has around 1,130 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 16/10/2024, Outwood Academy Carlton was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 40 and 41% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Barnsley can view Outwood Academy Carlton's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 16/10/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 841.5
England avg 45.1 · was 39.7 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths40%
England avg 45% · was 40% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths63%
England avg 65% · was 57% in 2023/24
EBacc entry23%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.57
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake38.0%
Free school meals38.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language3.8%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled90%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing87.0%
Attendance87.0%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher19.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence38.3%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Barnsley
All schools in Barnsley →Carlton Primary AcademyGood · 0.3 miRoyston St John Baptist CE PrimaryGood · 0.7 miParkside Primary AcademyGood · 0.7 miHoly Trinity Catholic and Church of England School0.8 miLift Meadstead0.8 miLift St Helen'sGood · 1.2 mi
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