Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
Bispham Road, Carleton, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7PEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Poulton-le-Fylde for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 57th of 444 primary schools in Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 October 2013, report published 25 October 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 February 2023
Pupils are proud of their school. They respond well to the high expectations that leaders have of their behaviour and achievement. The school is a calm place where pupils can learn. Children in the early years settle quickly into school routines. Pupils benefit from a suitably ambitious, well-thought-out curriculum. Most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils enjoy taking part in a wide range of activities that make a strong contribution to their personal development. These activities include raising money for charity, choir club and a variety of sports clubs. Pupils relish the opportunity to take on leadership roles such as reading champions, playground activity leaders, and buddies for children in the Reception class. Older pupils are excellent role models for younger pupils and children. Pupils are kind and caring towards each other. They enjoy respectful relationships with staff. Pupils feel comfortable to approach staff when they need help. If bullying occurs, it is dealt with effectively. Pupils feel safe and happy in school.
What the school should improve
- Some teachers do not have the depth of subject knowledge necessary to identify and address pupils' misconceptions quickly. This means that, on occasion, some pupils develop gaps in their knowledge. Leaders should ensure that teachers are supported to develop their subject expertise so that they can deliver the curriculum consistently well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
212 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton Green Community Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Kincraig Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 68% met the expected standard |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to outstanding | Not published |
| Poulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 94% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jane Curl
- Phone
- 01253882225
- Address
- Bispham Road, Carleton, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7PE
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119557
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.