Carlton Digby School
URN: 122953 • Nottingham NG3 6DS
Overview
- Name
- Carlton Digby School
- URN
- 122953
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 59.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Naomi Boulter (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01159568289
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 61 Digby Avenue, Nottingham NG3 6DS
Summary
Carlton Digby School is a community special school located in Nottingham, catering to 95 pupils with a range of special educational needs. The school operates under the ethos of "Together We Achieve," aiming to support each student in reaching their full potential and preparing them for adulthood. All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and admissions are managed through the Nottinghamshire County Council SEND team.
The curriculum at Carlton Digby School is tailored to meet the individual needs of students, with a focus on entry-level qualifications in employability skills, personal and social education, and functional skills in maths, English, and IT. The school does not offer GCSEs, instead providing a supportive environment where pupils can develop essential life skills.
To facilitate smooth transitions for new pupils, the school conducts a comprehensive admissions process, including tours and assessments to ensure appropriate support is in place. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through termly open sessions and meetings, fostering a collaborative approach to their child's education.
The curriculum at Carlton Digby School is tailored to meet the individual needs of students, with a focus on entry-level qualifications in employability skills, personal and social education, and functional skills in maths, English, and IT. The school does not offer GCSEs, instead providing a supportive environment where pupils can develop essential life skills.
To facilitate smooth transitions for new pupils, the school conducts a comprehensive admissions process, including tours and assessments to ensure appropriate support is in place. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through termly open sessions and meetings, fostering a collaborative approach to their child's education.
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Nearby alternatives
- Stone Soup Academy (72.7)
- Rosehill School (64.7)
- Nethergate Academy (63.6)
- Oak Field School (62.5)
- Stanton Vale School (59.0)
Key details
- LA
- Nottinghamshire
- Age range
- 4 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 95
- Pupils
- 95
- Boys
- 68
- Girls
- 27
- FSM %
- 41.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Nottinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 95 | 68 | 27 | 95 | 41.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 93 | 68 | 25 | 90 | 41.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 90 | 63 | 27 | 90 | 39.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 90 | 63 | 27 | 90 | 39.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 89 | 59 | 30 | 90 | 34.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 88 | 58 | 30 | 90 | 28.20 |
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