How many pupils does South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School have?

South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School has 443 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?

South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022).

How does South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

51% of pupils at South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School?

South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School is located at Carlton Road, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF9 2QQ.

South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School

Carlton Road, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF9 2QQ

Good

Inspected 22 November 2022

Good

Ofsted

51%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

443

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School

South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School is a community school in Pontefract, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 443 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 30.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Wakefield →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 443 / 498 (89%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 22 November 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

30.8%

Free school meals

8.8%

EAL

2.5%

SEN support

15.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

51%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

100

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.9%

Overall absence

19.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

18.25

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

23.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

18.86

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.8 vs 2023/24

£46,016

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,838 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,641

Spend per pupil

£6,771

Income per pupil

43%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Carlton Road, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF9 2QQ
Phone: 01977643129
Headteacher: Elizabeth Featherstone
Website: www.carltonjandischool.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School?: South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School is a community school in Pontefract, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School have?: South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School has 443 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?: South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022).
How does South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 51% of pupils at South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School?: South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School is located at Carlton Road, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF9 2QQ.

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