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Carlton Mills

Bradford, BD9 5ATPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
#5,547
of 13,686 nationally

About Carlton Mills

Carlton Mills is a primary school in Bradford that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 74 applications for just 20 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.7. Of those 74 applications, 19 were first-preference choices, and the school was able to offer places to all 19 of those families. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation among parents in the area. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2023, rated it Good overall, with every inspected category — quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management — also rated Good. The early years provision was judged Outstanding, which will be particularly reassuring for families considering the nursery provision for children aged three and above. The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection in 2018, when it was rated Requires Improvement.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressScotchman Road, Bradford, Bradford, BD9 5AT
HeadteacherRishi Seedher
Local AuthorityBradford
Number of Pupils306
Free School Meals (FSM)34.4%
School Capacity306 / 420 (73% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 25 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sensory RoomForest SchoolDining HallArt StudiosGymnasiumMusic RoomsICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballGymnasticsDanceAthleticsNetballCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChoirEco ClubDramaScience ClubChess

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carlton Mills

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