Carleton High School
URN: 139501 • Pontefract WF8 3NW
Overview
- Name
- Carleton High School
- URN
- 139501
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Shaheen Shariff (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01977781555
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Green Lane, Pontefract WF8 3NW
Summary
Carleton High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Pontefract, Wakefield, with a current enrolment of 1,021 pupils and a capacity of 1,050. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all students, with a focus on academic achievement and personal development. Approximately 29.80% of the student population is eligible for free school meals, indicating a diverse socio-economic background.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the needs of its students, preparing them for further education and future careers. Carleton High School emphasizes the importance of both academic and extracurricular activities, fostering a well-rounded educational experience. The school community is actively engaged in promoting positive values and encouraging students to take an active role in their learning.
For more information about Carleton High School, including details on its ethos, curriculum, and support services, parents can visit the school's website. However, it appears that the website is currently undergoing maintenance, and further configuration is needed for full access.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the needs of its students, preparing them for further education and future careers. Carleton High School emphasizes the importance of both academic and extracurricular activities, fostering a well-rounded educational experience. The school community is actively engaged in promoting positive values and encouraging students to take an active role in their learning.
For more information about Carleton High School, including details on its ethos, curriculum, and support services, parents can visit the school's website. However, it appears that the website is currently undergoing maintenance, and further configuration is needed for full access.
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Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 1021
- Boys
- 513
- Girls
- 508
- FSM %
- 29.80
- Open date
- 2013-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-07-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1021 | 513 | 508 | 1050 | 29.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1017 | 515 | 502 | 1050 | 28.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 982 | 484 | 498 | 1050 | 24.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 982 | 484 | 498 | 1050 | 24.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 965 | 450 | 515 | 1050 | 22.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 926 | 457 | 469 | 1050 | 19.40 |
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