Carlton CofE Primary School is a primary school in Bedford, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Carlton CofE Primary School currently has around 95 pupils on roll, which is about 79% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.4% boys and 52.6% girls. Around 12.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (65.3%). white and black caribbean pupils make up about 14.7%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | The Moor, Bedford, MK43 7JR |
| Website: | https://www.carltoncofeprimary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01234720281 |
| School Type: | Voluntary controlled school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bedford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jo Bevis |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109610 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 120 |
| Number of Pupils: | 95 |
| Number of Boys: | 45 |
| Number of Girls: | 50 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 65.30% | 62 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 14.70% | 14 |
| Other White | 7.40% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 4.20% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 3.20% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.10% | 2 |
| Irish | 1.10% | 1 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton CofE Primary School The Moor , Carlton MK43 7JR | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrold Primary Academy The Green , Harrold MK43 7DB | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrold Lower School The Green , Harrold MK43 7DB | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrold Priory Middle School The Green , Harrold MK43 7DE | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrold Priory Middle School The Green , Harrold MK43 7DE | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Residential School School Lane , Carlton MK43 7LQ | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.