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Carlton Digby School
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Carlton Digby School
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- Gedling NG3 6DS
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils progress massively not just academically but also in social skills and self-care
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well and try their absolute best
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff have very high expectations and provide excellent teaching for all pupils
Teacher Engagement: Leaders are sensitive to staff workload and staff are unanimously proud of working at the school
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: The ambitious curriculum meets pupils’ individual needs and motivates them
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Dedicated staff ensure pupils succeed; no major challenges mentioned
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents are positive and involved in their child's progress and school events
Communication with Parents: Leaders ensure staff communicate well with parents about their child's progress
Parent Satisfaction: The vast majority of parents are very positive about the school
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Conflicts and concerns are handled swiftly and effectively by leadership
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have introduced an ambitious curriculum meeting pupils' needs
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is extremely rare and is managed quickly by staff
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils behave very well and show determination in their activities
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: There is an excellent range of resources that meet pupils' physical needs
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils enjoy an extensive range of activities inside and outside the classroom
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Pupils are encouraged to balance academic responsibilities with various activities
Outdoor Facilities: The school offers a hydrotherapy pool, outdoor pitch, and climbing equipment
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive excellent careers advice and guidance
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils are well prepared for their next steps with supported internships and interview prep
Support for SEND: The school offers exceptional experiences and tailored curriculums for SEND pupils
Subjects Offered: The school offers entry level and functional skills qualifications in English, mathematics, and computing
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About Us
Carlton Digby School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 93 students from age 4-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 57.92% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.55% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.9 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 62.18% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 9.93% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 61.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.66% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 59.69% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.83% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 30.47% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.87% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 26.71% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.76% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.53% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 4 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.72% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.62% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.82% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.3% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.82% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.24% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.92% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 34.29% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.84% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 23.77% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.61% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.05% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.01 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 94.64% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 155 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 88.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 36.64% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 33.76% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.28% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 14.16% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.96% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.8% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 32.2% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 49.35% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 27.02% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.44% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.41% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.09 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.65% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.39% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.98% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.65% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.02% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.74% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.43% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.91% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 32.27% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.29% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 26% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.88% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.65% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32.56% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.42% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.23% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.07% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.02% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 31.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 27.2% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.8% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.44% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 154 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.14% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.23% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 33.65% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.53% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.21% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.51% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.77% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Carlton Digby School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1