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The Carlton Infant Academy

Gedling, NG4 1QSPrimaryAges 2–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
34 1st-choice / 34 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About The Carlton Infant Academy

The Carlton Infant Academy is a state primary for children aged 2 to 7, currently operating below its full capacity of 200 with 181 pupils on roll. Its intake reflects a notably higher-than-average level of disadvantage: 28.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average of around 23%. Demand for places is strong, with the school oversubscribed for the 2025/26 admission cycle. It received 73 total applications for 34 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.15, and all 34 first-preference applicants were offered a place. This suggests the school is a popular first choice among local families, particularly given its location in Gedling, Nottinghamshire, where it competes with a large number of other primary schools — 286 in the local authority alone. The school does not have a religious character, and its nursery provision means it can take children from age two, which may appeal to working parents seeking continuity from early years through to Key Stage 1.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGarden Avenue, Carlton, Nottingham, Gedling, NG4 1QS
HeadteacherAnna Scrivens
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils181
Free School Meals (FSM)28.2%
School Capacity181 / 200 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Apr 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (22 Apr 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 May 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosPlaying FieldsGymnasiumSensory RoomDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketGymnasticsDanceSwimmingFootball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningArt ClubFilm ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:10-08:40

Source: thecarltoninfantacademy.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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