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Carlton Bolling

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Carlton Bolling

Undercliffe Lane, Bradford, BD3 0DU

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Pupils
1,630
Ages
11-16
FSM
41.3%
Attainment 8
44.3
Ofsted
Outstanding
May 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
20.1%
Basics 9-5
44.7%

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
46.7%
EBacc APS
3.71
EBacc 9-5
18.3%
EBacc 9-4
26.0%
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About Carlton Bolling

Carlton Bolling is a secondary school in Bradford, Bradford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.3. The school has around 1,630 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Undercliffe Lane, Bradford, BD3 0DU | More schools in Bradford

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2023 — School remains Outstanding
  2. Oct 2017 — Outstanding (predecessor: Carlton Bolling College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Carlton Bolling

What is Carlton Bolling's Ofsted rating?
Carlton Bolling received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Carlton Bolling's latest exam results?
Carlton Bolling: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Carlton Bolling located?
Carlton Bolling is a secondary school in Bradford, Bradford (BD3 0DU).
How many pupils attend Carlton Bolling?
Carlton Bolling has around 1,630 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Carlton Bolling with other schools?
View Carlton Bolling's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bradford.