Back

Outwood Academy Carlton

Royston Lane, Carlton, Barnsley, S71 3EW

Local ranking6th of 11 secondary schools in Barnsley
Ofsted: GoodUpdated— score data refreshed 15 October 2026

Secondary

Phase

1100

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 16 October 2024. Figures last updated .

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26
Average Attainment 8
42.0 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
49.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths
66.7% nat64.8%
Cohort Size
210

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment
90.0%
Continued in education
80.0%
Apprenticeships
5.0%
Employment
5.0%
Not sustained
5.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25
Total Pupils
1130
Boys
577 (52%)
Girls
532 (48%)
Capacity
1100 (101% full)
SEND
16.8%
FSM Eligible
38.4%
EAL
4.2%
SEN with EHC Plan
7.3%
SEN Support
9.6%

*Financial data not available for 2025-26 — showing 2024-25

Pupil:Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
57.9
Budget per Pupil
£8,602/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate
12.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence
30.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Religious Character
Does not apply
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarders
No boarders
Admissions
Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25
Loading chart
  • White British: 91.9%
  • White Other: 2.1%
  • Black African: 2.0%
  • Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.6%
  • Mixed White & Asian: 0.6%
  • Other: 0.5%
  • Asian Indian: 0.5%
  • Mixed White & Black African: 0.4%

91.9%

White British

2.1%

White Other

2.0%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

Administrative

URN
139210
UKPRN
10040067
Establishment No.
4002
Trust
OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST

Common questions about Outwood Academy Carlton

Explore schools in Barnsley

Often compared with

Parents weighing up Outwood Academy Carlton usually look at the nearest secondary schools too. Put them side by side on results, inspection and intake.