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Outwood Academy Carlton
- Secondary
- Barnsley S71 3EW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Requires Improvement |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils make good progress across a wide range of subjects and year groups.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some pupils' behaviour requires further improvement; high rate of exclusions noted.
Qualifications and Training: A well-considered program of professional development ensures that staff continuously improve their skills and knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have successfully instilled a culture where teachers expect to be continuously challenged and supported.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers generally have high aspirations, but occasionally work is not well-matched to pupils' needs.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school offers various enrichment activities including a ‘Scholars’ Programme’.
Communication: Leaders provide detailed and honest reports about the school’s performance.
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents believe that behaviour in lessons and around school is sometimes disruptive.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors use information effectively and are robust in challenging leaders.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have systematically improved the school; capacity for improvement is strong.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective; most pupils feel safe at school.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Support for pupils' personal development and welfare is good; some pupils' persistent absence remains high.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extra-curricular opportunities including cookery, music, and sport.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Enrichment curriculum raises pupils' aspiration, encouraging them to aim for university.
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers guidance has led to a higher proportion progressing to A-level courses and university.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are ready for their next steps beyond school due to good career guidance.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support for pupils with SEND is effective. Individualized help received.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum is broad and balanced; supports pupils of different abilities to succeed.
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Outwood Academy Carlton is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1111 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19 | 15.1 | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 39% | 48% | 48% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | -0.25 | 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 | 41.6 | 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 | 39% | 27.25% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 40.56% | 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 | 41% | 26.06% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 9.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 14.56% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.67 | 2.51 | 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 | 92% | 88.15% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 203 | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 76.69% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 80% | 60.85% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.92% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 3% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 7.69% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.85% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 6.31% | 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 | -0.09 | 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 | 43.5 | 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 | 42% | 28.75% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 41% | 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 | 26% | 27.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 11.31% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 15.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.72 | 2.6 | 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 | 89% | 87% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 165 | 176 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 78.92% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 60.77% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 6.92% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 3.77% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.46% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.54% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.69% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.09 | 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 | 41.2 | 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 | 40% 6 | 24.08% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 37.58% | 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 | 5% | 14.33% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 4.67% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 8% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.4 | 2.2 | 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% | 91.86% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 144 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 85.29% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 81% | 62.43% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 6.14% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.29% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.43% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.71% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.14% | 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 | 0.26 | 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 | 42.1 | 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 | 46% 4 | 22.17% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 6 | 32.58% | 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 | 0% | 9.67% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 4.67% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 6% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.23 | 1.82 | 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 | - | 92.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 138 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 54.5% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 8.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.67% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.5% | 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 | 0.53 | 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 | 47.6 | 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 | 50% | 24.89% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 36.44% | 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 | 10% | 17.11% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 8.11% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 8.33% | 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 | - | 95.5% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 50.25% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.25% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 25% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Outwood Academy Carlton
Local authority ratio 21 : 1
