Carlton Bolling
URN: 147100 • Bradford BD3 0DU
Overview
- Name
- Carlton Bolling
- URN
- 147100
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CARLTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 67.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mohammed Azum (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01274633111
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Undercliffe Lane, Bradford BD3 0DU
Summary
Carlton Bolling is a mixed secondary academy located in Bradford, with a current enrolment of 1,630 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,524. The school was awarded an "Outstanding" rating by Ofsted in 2023, reflecting its commitment to high academic standards and a supportive learning environment. The ethos of "Excellence for All" underpins the school's vision, promoting 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 emphasizing character development, leadership, and community engagement. The school actively collaborates with parents and local organisations to enhance students' holistic development and provide real-world experiences.
As the founding school of the Carlton Academy Trust, Carlton Bolling is dedicated to fostering a strong sense of belonging and community. The school has received recognition as a TES Secondary School of the Year Nominee for 2025 and has been acknowledged for its efforts in promoting healthy relationships and inclusion within the school environment.
The curriculum at Carlton Bolling is broad and inclusive, designed to prepare students for life in modern Britain while emphasizing character development, leadership, and community engagement. The school actively collaborates with parents and local organisations to enhance students' holistic development and provide real-world experiences.
As the founding school of the Carlton Academy Trust, Carlton Bolling is dedicated to fostering a strong sense of belonging and community. The school has received recognition as a TES Secondary School of the Year Nominee for 2025 and has been acknowledged for its efforts in promoting healthy relationships and inclusion within the school environment.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Carlton Bolling named ‘Secondary Provision of the Year’ at 2025 nasen Awards Oct 7, 2025 (sen)
- SEND Information (sen)
- SEND Team (sen)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Rewards Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Carlton Bolling College (73.3)
- Feversham College (70.2)
- Dixons Kings Academy (68.7)
- Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy (67.8)
- Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford (67.3)
Key details
- LA
- Bradford
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CARLTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1524
- Pupils
- 1630
- Boys
- 931
- Girls
- 699
- FSM %
- 41.30
- Open date
- 2019-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1630 | 931 | 699 | 1524 | 41.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1640 | 928 | 712 | 1524 | 38.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1624 | 874 | 750 | 1524 | 35.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1624 | 874 | 750 | 1524 | 35.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1567 | 865 | 702 | 1524 | 30.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1482 | 829 | 653 | 1524 | 27.50 |
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