Is Carlton Junior and Infant School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 December 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 1st of 128 primary schools in Kirklees. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Carlton Junior and Infant School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 97% of pupils at Carlton Junior and Infant School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Carlton Junior and Infant School?

Applications for Reception places at Carlton Junior and Infant School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Carlton Junior and Infant School

Upper Road, Batley Carr, Dewsbury, WF13 2DQ

Local ranking1st of 128 primary schools in Kirklees

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 11 December 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 97.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 31.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 97.0%
Writing (Expected): 97.0%
Maths (Expected): 97.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 97.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 112.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 117.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 118.0
Cohort Size: 32

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 216
Boys: 108 (48%)
Girls: 115 (52%)
Capacity: 210 (106% full)
SEND: 9.3%
FSM Eligible: 20.8%
EAL: 31.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.4%
SEN Support: 7.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 25.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,687/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: Not applicable
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Pakistani: 64.0%
Asian Indian: 23.4%
Asian Other: 4.7%
Mixed Other: 2.3%
White British: 1.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi: 0.9%
White Other: 0.5%

64.0%

Asian Pakistani

23.4%

Asian Indian

4.7%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01924325265

office.carlton@kirkleeseducation.uk

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Upper Road

Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 107600
UKPRN: 10072579
Establishment No.: 2005

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