The Carlton Infant Academy, based in Nottingham, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 7. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Carlton Infant Academy currently has around 181 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 44.8% boys and 55.2% girls. Around 28.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (60.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Garden Avenue, Nottingham, NG4 1QS |
| Website: | www.thecarltoninfantacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01159100887 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Nottinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Anna Scrivens |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145093 |
Ofsted inspection date: 09/05/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 200 |
| Number of Pupils: | 181 |
| Number of Boys: | 81 |
| Number of Girls: | 100 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 60.20% | 109 |
| Other Mixed | 9.40% | 17 |
| Other White | 6.60% | 12 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.50% | 10 |
| African | 5.50% | 10 |
| Chinese | 2.80% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.20% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 2.20% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.10% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 3,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Infant and Nursery School Garden Avenue , Foxhill Road NG4 1QS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Carlton Infant Academy Garden Avenue , Foxhill Road NG4 1QS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Carlton Junior Academy Garden Avenue , Foxhill Road NG4 1QT | - not rated | 48 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Central Junior School Garden Avenue , Foxhill Road NG4 1QT | - not rated | 48 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Carlton Southcliffe Road , Carlton NG4 1EQ | - not rated | 384 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Academy Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheldon School and Sports College Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gedling School Wollaton Avenue , Gedling NG4 4HX | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Academy Wollaton Avenue , Gedling NG4 4HX | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton le Willows School and Technology College Wood Lane , Gedling NG4 4AA | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Academy Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB | 2out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venture Learning 19A Forester Street , Netherfield NG4 2LJ | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Hospital School Mickleborough Avenue , The Wells Road NG3 3AL | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS | 4out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iona School 310 Sneinton Dale , Sneinton NG3 7DN | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.