Outwood Academy Carlton
Academy sponsor led
Barnsley, S71 3EW
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 30% in England
7 of 10 in Barnsley
Pupils
1,109
First preferences per place
0.96
2026/27
Absence
12.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 41.6 | 39.7 | 41.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39% | 40% | 40% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 36% | 28% | 37% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.25 | -0.25 | — |
63% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School · 0.7 mi · Not judged · Bottom 6% in England
- Outwood Academy Shafton · 2.1 mi · Not judged · Bottom 29% in England
- Barnsley Academy · 3.4 mi · Good · Bottom 42% in England
- Horizon Community College · 3.3 mi · No rating · Top 42% in England
- Darton Academy · 4.1 mi · Good · Top 26% in England
- Trinity Academy St. Edwards · 4.2 mi · Outstanding
The neighbourhood
Outwood Academy Carlton is in Royston East & Carlton (typical home £169,000, crime very high).
What is Outwood Academy Carlton's Ofsted rating?
Outwood Academy Carlton does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Outwood Academy Carlton rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Outwood Academy Carlton is in the bottom 30% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.