Carlton Primary School
About Carlton Primary School
Carlton Primary School is a state primary in North Yorkshire that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 42 applications for just 24 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.75. All 24 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, which suggests that while the school is popular, those who put it first stand a strong chance. The school has a Good rating from Ofsted following its November 2023 inspection, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019. Under headteacher Jon Watson, the school now holds Good marks across all five inspected categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. With 171 pupils on roll against a capacity of 196, there is some room for growth, and the 17% of pupils eligible for free school meals is slightly above the national average, indicating a genuinely mixed intake.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Nov 2023Source: Ofsted, 28 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: carltonprimary.setschools.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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