Carlton le Willows Academy

About Carlton le Willows Academy

Carlton le Willows Academy is an academy converter in Gedling, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,803 pupils on roll. It is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2022) rated it Inadequate. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56.5 (2025/26). 23.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Nottinghamshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,803 / 2,125 (85%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

15 November 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Burton Road, Gedling, Nottinghamshire, NG4 4AA

Phone

01159565008

Head Teacher

Jaspal Mehat

Website

www.clwacademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Carlton le Willows Academy?

Carlton le Willows Academy is an academy converter in Gedling, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Carlton le Willows Academy have?

Carlton le Willows Academy has 1,803 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Carlton le Willows Academy's Ofsted rating?

Carlton le Willows Academy was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2022).

How does Carlton le Willows Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Carlton le Willows Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56.5 in 2025/26.

Is Carlton le Willows Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Carlton le Willows Academy is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Carlton le Willows Academy?

Carlton le Willows Academy is located at Burton Road, Gedling, Nottinghamshire, NG4 4AA.