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Carlton Academy

Gedling, NG4 3SHSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
Progress 8
+0.03
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
305 1st-choice / 257 places
Ranking
#1,456
of 3,141 nationally

About Carlton Academy

Carlton Academy sits in the Gedling borough of Nottinghamshire, a secondary school that ranks fifth out of six schools of its type in the local authority area. Among its top-performing local peers are Rushcliffe Spencer Academy, The West Bridgford School, and Carlton le Willows Academy, all of which sit above it in the local rankings. The school is a mixed, non-religious state secondary with a sixth form, led by headteacher Dan Philpotts. It is significantly oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 622 applications for 257 places, with 305 of those coming as first preferences. That level of demand suggests strong local reputation, even if its Progress 8 score of 0.03 places it in the middle of the pack nationally, at the 46th percentile. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Redhill Academy, 4.2 kilometres away.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressConingswath Road, Nottingham, Gedling, NG4 3SH
HeadteacherDan Philpotts
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils1,371
Free School Meals (FSM)24.7%
School Capacity1,371 / 1,000 (137% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (10 Nov 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sixth Form CentreAstro TurfDining HallTheatreScience LabsMusic RoomsICT SuitePlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

RoundersNetballRugbyBasketballMartial ArtsRowingDanceCricketHockeyCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChessDebateOrchestraYoung EnterpriseDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carlton Academy

Carlton Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.