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Carlton Bolling

Academy converter · Bradford · BD3 0DU

Ages 11–16 · 1,633 pupils · Bradford

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Ofsted

School remains Outstanding

Attainment 8

43.0

Overall absence

8.2%

Admissions demand

1.24 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-06-15

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.27
−20+2
Attainment 843.0
English & maths grade 5+39%
English & maths grade 4+55%
EBacc entry41%

EBacc APS: 3.6

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)25.5%
Unauthorised6.0%
Authorised absence
2.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.9%
Enrolments in measure
1,686

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.24 · Competitive

1st preferences

381

Places offered

317

1st-preference offers

286

Total preferences (any rank)
743
Preferred offers (top 3)
317
Applications from outside LA
8
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill107%

1,633 pupils · 1,524 places

Pupils on roll
1,633
Boys / girls
941 / 692
School capacity
1,524
Capacity fill
1,633 / 1,524 (107%)
Free school meals
46.3%
FSM pupils
756
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CARLTON ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
CARLTON ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Carlton Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Mohammed Azum

Location

Address
Undercliffe Lane
Postcode
BD3 0DU
Town
Bradford
County
West Yorkshire
Local authority
Bradford
District
Bradford
Constituency
Bradford East
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Bradford, Bradford, 1,633 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 46.3%.

Open schools in Bradford
163
Secondary schools in Bradford
25
Academies among open schools in Bradford
59% (96)
Open schools in BD3
13
Secondary in BD3
3
Open schools in Bradford LA
231
Secondary in Bradford LA
32

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Mohammed Azum
Telephone
01274633111
Website
http://www.carltonbolling.co.uk

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