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Pontefract Carleton Park Junior and Infant School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Pontefract Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
Pontefract Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
- Primary
- Wakefield WF8 3PT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The curriculum places emphasis on developing pupils' vocabulary and reading skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The broad curriculum inspires pupils to learn, especially enjoying creative and practical subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Subject knowledge in some areas needs improvement to maximize learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils across key stage 1 are achieving well, especially in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff gauge when pupils need further support, particularly in phonics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ attitudes to their learning and school are excellent.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong leadership of SEND; individualized needs considered and supported well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, and staff take effective action when incidents occur.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding, ensuring pupil safety and welfare are a high priority.
Parent Feedback: Parents overwhelmingly support the school and appreciate recent changes.
Parental Involvement: Parents actively participate in the learning and development of their children.
Extracurricular Activities: A good range of extracurricular activities supports pupils' strong personal development.
Outdoor Facilities: Excellent use of sports funding enriches pupils’ personal and social development.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have excellent relationships with pupils, leading to positive learning environments.
Impact on Student Progress: Rapid improvements in teaching quality have led to greater expectations and standards.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders monitor the quality of teaching and learning with precision.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers' subject knowledge in certain areas is not sufficiently developed.
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Pontefract Carleton Park Junior and Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 212 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 30 : 1.
At this school, 97% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Carleton Park Junior and Infant School is in the top 1% nationally for the progress pupils made in reading, writing and maths. It is a Good school that is Outstanding for Effectiveness of leadership and management, personal development, behaviour and welfare.
At Carleton Park, we take pride in creating a vibrant, stimulating and high quality learning environment which celebrates individual achievements and raises aspirations for our children. Our children tell us they are happy in school, make good progress and enjoy learning. Through a creative approach to the curriculum, children are taught to apply their new-found knowledge, skills and understanding in a variety of real-life contexts. We strive to equip pupils with the skills to become lifelong motivated and independent learners, and work extremely hard to enable all of our pupils to have the enthusiasm, confidence and skills to achieve their full potential.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B+
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 30.1 | 26 | 26.3 |
| Proficient Math | 110 | 109 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 112 | 112 | 110 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 110 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 112 | 102 | 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 | 97% | 59.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 32% | 7.4% | 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 | 6.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 5.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 5.9 | Well Above 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 | 109 6 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 101 | 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 | 91% 34 | 62.78% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 9.39% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.9 | Above Average |
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 | 103 3 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 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 | 57% 11 | 58.29% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.06% | 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 | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -4.3 | Below Average |
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 | 100 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 100 | 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 | 46% | 57.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.66% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 4th Sep 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 7th Nov 2023 - 21st Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 8th Jan 2024 - 9th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 19th Feb 2024 - 22nd Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 8th Apr 2024 - 24th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 3rd Jun 2024 - 22nd Jul 2024 |
Students Teachers
30 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Pontefract Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
Local authority ratio 21 : 1
