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South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School

Wakefield, WF9 2QQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
47%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
70 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#11,389
of 13,686 nationally

About South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School

South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School sits well below the Wakefield local authority average for Key Stage 2 performance, with only 47% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined against a LA average of 64%. That gap of 17 percentage points places the school 84th out of 97 primary schools in the borough, firmly in the bottom half of local rankings. The picture is mixed when you look at individual subjects: 73% hit the expected level in writing, which is respectable, but maths drops to 52% and reading to 68%. Only 7% of pupils achieved the higher standard in maths, and no pupils reached the higher threshold in writing or the combined RWM measure. These figures suggest a school where core academic outcomes are a clear area for development, particularly in maths and reading comprehension.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCarlton Road, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF9 2QQ
HeadteacherCraig Mills
Local AuthorityWakefield
Number of Pupils443
Free School Meals (FSM)34.9%
School Capacity443 / 498 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsSports HallGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingRoundersGymnasticsAthleticsCross CountryTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirScience ClubEco ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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