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Outwood Academy Carlton

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Outwood Academy Carlton

Royston Lane, Carlton, Barnsley, S71 3EW

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,130
Ages
11-16
FSM
36.1%
Attainment 8
41.5
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.4%
Basics 9-5
39.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
22.5%
EBacc APS
3.57
EBacc 9-5
11.3%
EBacc 9-4
16.4%
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About Outwood Academy Carlton

Outwood Academy Carlton is a secondary school in Barnsley, Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.5. The school has around 1,130 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Royston Lane, Barnsley, S71 3EW | More schools in Barnsley

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Jan 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Outwood Academy Carlton

What is Outwood Academy Carlton's Ofsted rating?
Outwood Academy Carlton received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are Outwood Academy Carlton's latest exam results?
Outwood Academy Carlton: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Outwood Academy Carlton located?
Outwood Academy Carlton is a secondary school in Barnsley, Barnsley (S71 3EW).
How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Carlton?
Outwood Academy Carlton has around 1,130 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Outwood Academy Carlton with other schools?
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