Carlton Bolling

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Outstanding

Undercliffe Lane, Bradford, BD3 0DUOpen in maps

Carlton Bolling is a secondary school in Bradford for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 6th of 28 secondary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 October 2017, report published 16 November 2017

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 May 2023

'Excellence for all' is woven through every aspect of life at Carlton Bolling. Pupils are valued as individuals. Every pupil who inspectors spoke with described how happy they were to attend this school. Expectations and aspirations for pupils are high. Leaders ensure that all pupils get the help they need to meet the high aspirations they have for them. Behaviour in the school is exemplary. Pupils are respectful of each other. The relationships between adults and pupils are incredibly warm. Pupils feel cared for and would not hesitate to speak to teachers with any concerns. Bullying is very rare. Pupils are confident and outgoing. The school is a caring, safe environment. The 'Carlton Edge' programme ensures that pupils have access to a rich array of opportunities. Many pupils spoke enthusiastically to inspectors about their visits to universities. A charity fundraising event, organised and run by pupils, was ongoing during the inspection. Pupils were eager to tell inspectors about the success of this work and the aims of the project. A highly effective and rich reading programme ensures that pupils read regularly. This programme is used to develop strong cultural knowledge in pupils.

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

338 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score44.4

44.4, 1.7 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths44.7%

44.7%, 0.7 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths63.9%

63.9%, 0.9 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc46.7%

46.7%, 6.2 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.71

3.71, 0.38 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,633 pupils on roll, with places for 1,524

Eligible for free school meals46.3%

46.3%, 19.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language56.6%

56.6%, 35 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support21%

21%, 6.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.1%

4.1%, 1.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Carlton Bolling

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy0.4 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 8: 54.8
Valley Academy0.9 milesReport card: Expected standardAttainment 8: 38.7
Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School0.9 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 43.7
Laisterdyke Leadership Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 36.1
New College Bradford1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
CARLTON ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mr Mohammed Azum
Phone
01274633111
Website
carltonbolling.co.uk
Address
Undercliffe Lane, Bradford, BD3 0DU
Local authority
Bradford
URN
147100

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.