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Carlton Primary School

Carlton Primary School, Wakefield
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Carlton Primary School

New Road, Carlton, Wakefield, WF3 3RE

A Good-rated primary school in Wakefield where 73% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community school
Pupils
320
Ages
3-11
FSM
12.1%
Capacity
367
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2020

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
77.0%
Writing
84.0%
Maths
80.0%
RWM Combined
73.0%

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About Carlton Primary School

Carlton Primary School is a primary school in Wakefield, Leeds. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 79 responses), 85% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 73% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 320 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: New Road, Wakefield, WF3 3RE | More schools in Leeds

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Carlton Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Feb 2020 — Good
  3. Nov 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Carlton Primary School

What is Carlton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Carlton Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
What do parents say about Carlton Primary School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 79 responses): 85% of parents would recommend Carlton Primary School.
What are Carlton Primary School's latest exam results?
Carlton Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 73% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Carlton Primary School located?
Carlton Primary School is a primary school in Wakefield, Leeds (WF3 3RE).
How many pupils attend Carlton Primary School?
Carlton Primary School has around 320 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Carlton Primary School with other schools?
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