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Carleton High School
Goodgraded 06/11/2024Ages 11–161,021 pupilsDoes not apply
Carleton High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Pontefract, within the Wakefield local authority. The school has around 1,021 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 06/11/2024, Carleton High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 48.1 and 50% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Pontefract can view Carleton High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
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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 4Above average
Attainment 847.5
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths46%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake30.8%
Free school meals30.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language2.4%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.3%
Attendance92.3%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Pontefract
All schools in Pontefract →The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant SchoolGood · 0.2 miCarleton Park Junior and Infant School0.5 miHigh Well SchoolGood · 0.8 miDe Lacy Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.9 miHarewood Centre Nursery SchoolGood · 1.0 miThe King's SchoolGood · 0.9 mi
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