Outwood Academy Carlton
URN: 139210 • Barnsley S71 3EW
Overview
- Name
- Outwood Academy Carlton
- URN
- 139210
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Taylor (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01226728494
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Royston Lane, Barnsley S71 3EW
Summary
Outwood Academy Carlton is a mixed secondary academy located in the village of Carlton, Barnsley, with a current enrolment of 1,130 students and a capacity of 1,100. Since joining the Outwood Family of Schools in 2016, the academy has focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students are at the centre of all activities. The ethos of "Students First: Raising Standards and Transforming Lives" underpins the academy's commitment to providing high-quality education.
The curriculum at Outwood Academy Carlton is designed to be ambitious and inclusive, ensuring that all students have access to a diverse range of subjects and experiences. The academy places emphasis on developing core knowledge and skills, which are built upon each year to support academic success and lifelong learning. Additionally, the curriculum includes essential topics such as Relationship, Sex, and Health Education, as well as Fundamental British Values, preparing students to be well-rounded citizens.
The academy prides itself on fostering a positive climate for learning and community engagement. With a dedicated leadership team and various support services, Outwood Academy Carlton aims to empower students to achieve their full potential and make meaningful contributions to society.
The curriculum at Outwood Academy Carlton is designed to be ambitious and inclusive, ensuring that all students have access to a diverse range of subjects and experiences. The academy places emphasis on developing core knowledge and skills, which are built upon each year to support academic success and lifelong learning. Additionally, the curriculum includes essential topics such as Relationship, Sex, and Health Education, as well as Fundamental British Values, preparing students to be well-rounded citizens.
The academy prides itself on fostering a positive climate for learning and community engagement. With a dedicated leadership team and various support services, Outwood Academy Carlton aims to empower students to achieve their full potential and make meaningful contributions to society.
Useful links
- Academy Council (governance)
- Attendance and Absence (sen)
- Medication Consent & First Aid (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- About Us (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- OGAT Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education (RSHE) Secondary Policy V6 DRAFT (other)
- Term Dates and Closures (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Horizon Community College (70.6)
- Horizon Community College (65.5)
- Trinity Academy St. Edwards (65.5)
- Carlton Community College (60.2)
- Darton Academy (57.4)
Key details
- LA
- Barnsley
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1100
- Pupils
- 1130
- Boys
- 566
- Girls
- 564
- FSM %
- 36.10
- Open date
- 2016-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-01-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1130 | 566 | 564 | 1100 | 36.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1111 | 592 | 519 | 1100 | 35.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1087 | 587 | 500 | 1100 | 31.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1087 | 587 | 500 | 1100 | 31.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1073 | 571 | 502 | 1100 | 30.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1027 | 551 | 476 | 1100 | 28.90 |
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