Located in Nottingham, The Carlton Junior Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. 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 Junior Academy currently has around 241 pupils on roll, which is about 121% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58.1% boys and 41.9% girls. Around 42.7% 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 14.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (72.2%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Garden Avenue, Nottingham, NG4 1QT |
| Website: | www.thecarltonjunioracademy.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01159110402 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Nottinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sharon Wood |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 144932 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 200 |
| Number of Pupils: | 241 |
| Number of Boys: | 140 |
| Number of Girls: | 101 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 72.20% | 174 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 7.50% | 18 |
| African | 5.80% | 14 |
| Other White | 4.60% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 2.50% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 2.10% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 3 |
| Chinese | 1.20% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 3,053 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Carlton Junior Academy Garden Avenue , Foxhill Road NG4 1QT | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Central Junior School Garden Avenue , Foxhill Road NG4 1QT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Infant and Nursery School Garden Avenue , Foxhill Road NG4 1QS | - not rated | 48 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Carlton Infant Academy Garden Avenue , Foxhill Road NG4 1QS | 3out of 4 | 48 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Carlton Southcliffe Road , Carlton NG4 1EQ | - not rated | 405 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 | 964 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheldon School and Sports College Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | - not rated | 964 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gedling School Wollaton Avenue , Gedling NG4 4HX | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Academy Wollaton Avenue , Gedling NG4 4HX | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton le Willows School and Technology College Wood Lane , Gedling NG4 4AA | - not rated | 2,112 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 | 1,859 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 | 1,765 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 | 1,567 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 | 1,859 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS | 4out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iona School 310 Sneinton Dale , Sneinton NG3 7DN | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.