The Carlton Junior Academy
Garden Avenue, Foxhill Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 1QTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Carlton Junior Academy is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 30th of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 November 2024, report published 13 January 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 November 2024
The Carlton Junior Academy is a caring and supportive school. Pupils enjoy learning here. They feel safe and know they have many staff they can talk to if they have any worries. Many parents say that their children thrive at this school. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils achieve well across a wide range of subjects. The school's values of responsibility, respect, relationships, excellence, and determination help pupils understand what is expected of them. Pupils behave well in lessons, at playtime, and at lunchtime. They show respect to each other and to the staff. Pupils enjoy a range of well-thought-out trips and visits that enhance the curriculum. The school provides many high-quality opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests. Pupils enjoy attending a variety of after-school clubs. For example, many pupils attend the nurture club, football, handball, choir, and participate in the school production. The school gives pupils many opportunities to develop their character and to contribute to school life. Pupils are proud to take on responsibilities such as playground peacemakers, young leaders and being a member of the school council.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, the learning activities that teachers use do not effectively help pupils acquire key knowledge. As a result, some pupils do not build on their previous learning. The school should ensure that teachers use activities that are well matched to the intended learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
224 pupils on roll, with places for 200
Schools near The Carlton Junior Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carlton Infant Academy | 0.1 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Parkdale Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Haddon Primary and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Standhill Infants' School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sharon Wood
- Phone
- 01159110402
- Address
- Garden Avenue, Foxhill Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 1QT
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 144932
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.