Classpot

The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School

Wakefield, WF8 3NPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
84%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
43 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#829 of 13,686 nationally

About The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School

The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School is a popular choice among local families, with 84% of parents who responded to the Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school to others. That confidence is reflected in its oversubscription: for 2025/26 entry, the school received 101 applications for just 45 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.24. Of those, 40 offers went to first-preference applicants out of 43 who listed it as their top choice, meaning nearly all first-preference families secured a spot. The school, led by headteacher David Dunn, is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site. It serves the Wakefield area and has no religious character. With 320 pupils on roll against a capacity of 316, it is operating at full capacity, and 20.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, slightly above the national average.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCarleton Road, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF8 3NP
HeadteacherDavid Dunn
Local AuthorityWakefield
Number of Pupils320
Free School Meals (FSM)20.5%
School Capacity320 / 316 (101% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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 English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jan 2023
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 15 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosSports HallPlaying FieldsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersFootballGymnasticsCross CountryAthleticsTennisCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirScience ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

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

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School

The Rookeries Carleton 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.