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Carlton Mills
Goodgraded 11/07/2023Ages 3–11306 pupils
Carlton Mills is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bradford. The school has around 306 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/07/2023, Carlton Mills was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Bradford can view Carlton Mills's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Bradford (BD9 5AT), Carlton Mills 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 11/07/2023. 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)67%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)6%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score103
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score103
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake39.4%
Free school meals39.4%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language77.7%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled69%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.3%
Attendance91.3%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher20.2
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence30.6%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bradford
All schools in Bradford →St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.0 miMargaret McMillan Primary School0.1 miLilycroft Nursery SchoolOutstanding · 0.2 miSt Philip's CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miLilycroft Primary School0.3 miSt Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.4 mi
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