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Carlton le Willows Academy

Inadequategraded 15/11/2022Ages 11–181,803 pupilsFaithNone
Gedling, NG4 4AA
Nottinghamshire

Carlton le Willows Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Gedling, within the Nottinghamshire local authority. The school has around 1,803 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 15/11/2022 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing secondary schools in Gedling can view Carlton le Willows Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Gedling (NG4 4AA), Carlton le Willows 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 & inspectionInadequate

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementInadequate
Last inspected 15/11/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 5 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 455.1
Attainment 855.1
England avg 45.1
Grade 5+ English & maths70%
England avg 45%
Grade 4+ English & maths86%
England avg 65%
EBacc entry43%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.83
England avg 4.03
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 33.8
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 34.3
AAB or better14%
Retention99%
Value added-0.28
Below average · 95% CI -0.4 to -0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake23.5%
Free school meals23.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language10.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled85%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.9%
Attendance90.9%
England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence23.2%
England avg 25.8%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in GedlingSee the full area report for NG4 4AA