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Carleton High School
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- Wakefield WF8 3NW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Inadequate |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is a real strength of the school now. There has been a step-change in the way pupils behave. Pupils feel safe in school.
Academic Progress: Pupils鈥� progress over the previous two years has been disappointing. Most groups of pupils are now making stronger progress.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are more skilled and adept at teaching and helping pupils learn.
Current Educational Practices: Effective training, support, and advice for teachers. Weekly meetings help all teachers.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching assistants and other adults provide positive support for pupils in lessons.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents receive clear and easy-to-understand reports.
Communication: Parents receive information on their child鈥檚 progress and attainment.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents rightly sang the praises of the school鈥檚 work with those pupils who wish to go to one of the country鈥檚 leading universities.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are highly visible in and around the school, regularly visiting classrooms.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have significantly improved the school since the previous inspection.
Managing Bullying and Safety: There is a culture of vigilance when it comes to keeping children safe in school.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils respect their school environment and feel safe. Effective steps are taken to check staff suitability.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of extra-curricular activities including academic support, music, drama, and sport.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders want all pupils to broaden their interests and so all pupils regularly participate in at least one activity.
Outdoor Facilities: Classrooms have been repainted, new carpets laid, and inspirational posters encourage pupils.
Career Counselling Services: Through an effective and comprehensive careers programme, pupils are well informed about the next steps in their education, employment or training.
Preparation for Sixth Form: High-quality careers program; local colleges and employers talk to pupils about pathways.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Some disadvantaged pupils, lower-attaining pupils, and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) now make stronger progress.
Subjects Offered: More pupils are following the English Baccalaureate. All pupils in Year 8 have taken either history or geography as one of their options.
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Carleton High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1017 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 46% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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It has been a delight and an honour to guide the school on its transformational journey to being an Ofsted "Good" school and one of the most improved schools in the nation since I began working there in September 2018.
Carleton High School received a "Good" rating from Ofsted in its inspection conducted in July 2019.
Second, this is the first time in ten years that Carleton High School has received the designation of "Good" school.
The top GCSE scores ever obtained by Carleton High School were ours.
In all major headline metrics, the school outperformed the national average, making Carleton High School one of the best secondary schools in the Wakefield Local Authority for student advancement and one of the best-improving schools in the UK.
Our motto of Culture + Consistency = Excellence remains at the centre of everything we do as we set out on a path to remarkable, which implies that we do not place a cap on the potential of our kids.
No matter where a student starts or what their circumstances are, staff members go above and beyond to ensure they receive a top-notch education and make great development.
Our standards are consistently high for all of the students in our care because we strive to be consistent in everything we do.
We would be happy to meet with you to talk about how Carleton High School might be a part of your future, whether you are a potential student, parent, teacher, or an interested member of the local community.
If you have any inquiries or would like to schedule a visit to our school to observe classes in progress, kindly get in touch with us.
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Carleton High School received a "Good" rating from Ofsted in its inspection conducted in July 2019.
Second, this is the first time in ten years that Carleton High School has received the designation of "Good" school.
The top GCSE scores ever obtained by Carleton High School were ours.
In all major headline metrics, the school outperformed the national average, making Carleton High School one of the best secondary schools in the Wakefield Local Authority for student advancement and one of the best-improving schools in the UK.
Our motto of Culture + Consistency = Excellence remains at the centre of everything we do as we set out on a path to remarkable, which implies that we do not place a cap on the potential of our kids.
No matter where a student starts or what their circumstances are, staff members go above and beyond to ensure they receive a top-notch education and make great development.
Our standards are consistently high for all of the students in our care because we strive to be consistent in everything we do.
We would be happy to meet with you to talk about how Carleton High School might be a part of your future, whether you are a potential student, parent, teacher, or an interested member of the local community.
If you have any inquiries or would like to schedule a visit to our school to observe classes in progress, kindly get in touch with us.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | 15.1 | 14.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 46% | 48% | 43% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.61 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 28.48% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 41.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 49% | 23.55% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 10.06% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 14.52% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.18 | 2.84 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 90.71% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 173 | 176 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 82.1% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 36.1% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 9.57% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 51% | 27.19% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.71% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 5.05% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.58 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 34.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 46.7% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 21.6% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 12.57% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 16.4% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.3 | 3.18 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 91.05% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 176 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 38.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 11.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 50% | 26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.29% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.95% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.19% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 12 | 31.55% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 5 | 46.97% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 22.14% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 9 | 10.69% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 8 | 15% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.88 | 3.07 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 90.39% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 163 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 82.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 82% | 58.17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 11.17% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.67% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.67% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 4.06% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.39% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.36 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% 2 | 25.62% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 6 | 37.83% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 19.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 4 | 8.97% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 4 | 12.24% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.59 | 2.6 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 88.11% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 136 | 171 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 74.67% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 31.39% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 12.28% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 53% | 24.83% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.78% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.44% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 29.12% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 41.88% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 25.73% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 14.58% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 16.31% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 84.44% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 155 | 176 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 59.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 37.67% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 12.72% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 45% | 23.72% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.11% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 6.28% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.11% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Carleton High School
Local authority ratio 21 : 1