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Carleton High School

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Carleton High School

Green Lane, Carleton, Pontefract, WF8 3NW

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jul 2019

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

47.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
29.3%
Basics 9-5
45.9%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

47.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2347.346.4
2023/2447.446.4
2024/2547.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.610.00
2023/24+0.120.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
44.9%
EBacc APS
4.21
EBacc 9-5
30.6%
EBacc 9-4
35.7%
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Nearby secondary schools

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High Well School
1.27 km away · Community special school
Good
The King's School
1.41 km away · Academy converter
Good
New College Pontefract
2.47 km away · Academy 16-19 converter
The Featherstone Academy
2.67 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Ackworth School
3.8 km away · Other independent school

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About Carleton High School

Carleton High School is a secondary school in Pontefract, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 97 responses), 79% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.5. The school has around 1,021 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Green Lane, Pontefract, WF8 3NW | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2024 — Improved significantly
  2. Jul 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Carleton High School

What is Carleton High School's Ofsted rating?
Carleton High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about Carleton High School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 97 responses): 79% of parents would recommend Carleton High School.
What are Carleton High School's latest exam results?
Carleton High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Carleton High School located?
Carleton High School is a secondary school in Pontefract, Wakefield (WF8 3NW).
How many pupils attend Carleton High School?
Carleton High School has around 1,021 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Carleton High School with other schools?
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