Carlton Road Academy
About Carlton Road Academy
Carlton Road Academy’s headline KS2 results sit slightly below the Lincolnshire local authority average, with 53% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined against an LA average of 57%. That places the school 151st out of 280 primary schools in the county, putting it in the bottom half of the local league table. Within the Boston district, it ranks 9th out of 15 schools, which is a middling position. The school’s reading and maths average scores are 103 and 102 respectively, while 71% of pupils met the expected standard in maths and 76% did so in writing. Reading was the weaker area, with 69% hitting the expected mark. At the higher standard, the picture is mixed: 21% reached the higher threshold in reading, 14% in maths, but just 2% in writing. The school’s ranking score of 53 places it in the bottom 50% nationally, though it’s worth noting that the school serves a community where 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average.
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The full report on this school
What 17 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, 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
10 Jun 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities 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.
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