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Carlton CofE Primary School
The Moor, Carlton, Bedford MK43 7JR
Carlton CofE Primary School is a Church of England primary school maintained by the local authority (Bedford). It has about 110 boys and girls aged between 2 and 11. Ofsted last inspected the school in November 2024.
Particular strengths include Environment, Attendance and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Progress and Finances.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: About average. Maths attainment is above average, reading is below average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Below average. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Progress: Below average. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: There is no information about the progress of disadvantaged pupils.
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