Carlton Bolling College
URN: 107413 • Bradford BD3 0DU
Overview
- Name
- Carlton Bolling College
- URN
- 107413
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 73.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Adrian Kneeshaw (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Undercliffe Lane, Bradford BD3 0DU
Summary
Carlton Bolling College is a mixed community secondary school located in Bradford, with a current enrollment of 1,479 students and a capacity of 1,524. The school has been recognised for its commitment to educational excellence, receiving an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted in 2023. The ethos of "Excellence for All" underpins the school's mission, promoting values of Ambition, Respect, and Resilience among students.
The curriculum at Carlton Bolling is broad and inclusive, designed to prepare students for life in modern Britain while emphasising both academic achievement and character development. The school fosters a supportive environment where teaching quality is a notable strength, ensuring that every student feels a sense of belonging. Additionally, the school prioritises partnerships with parents and local organisations to enhance students' holistic development.
Carlton Bolling College is also involved in community initiatives, such as the "Partners in Excellence" programme, which connects students with real-world experiences. The school has been recognised for its efforts in promoting healthy relationships and was nominated as a TES Secondary School of the Year for 2025, reflecting its dedication to student well-being and community engagement.
The curriculum at Carlton Bolling is broad and inclusive, designed to prepare students for life in modern Britain while emphasising both academic achievement and character development. The school fosters a supportive environment where teaching quality is a notable strength, ensuring that every student feels a sense of belonging. Additionally, the school prioritises partnerships with parents and local organisations to enhance students' holistic development.
Carlton Bolling College is also involved in community initiatives, such as the "Partners in Excellence" programme, which connects students with real-world experiences. The school has been recognised for its efforts in promoting healthy relationships and was nominated as a TES Secondary School of the Year for 2025, reflecting its dedication to student well-being and community engagement.
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Nearby alternatives
- Feversham College (70.2)
- Dixons Kings Academy (68.7)
- Carlton Bolling (67.8)
- Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy (67.8)
- Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford (67.3)
Key details
- LA
- Bradford
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1524
- Pupils
- 1479
- Boys
- 808
- Girls
- 671
- FSM %
- 25.30
- Open date
- Close date
- 2019-05-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-10-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1479 | 808 | 671 | 1524 | 25.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1479 | 808 | 671 | 1524 | 25.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1479 | 808 | 671 | 1524 | 25.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1479 | 808 | 671 | 1524 | 25.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1479 | 808 | 671 | 1524 | 25.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1479 | 808 | 671 | 1524 | 25.30 |
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