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OpenPrimaryOfsted: GoodURN 147939

Carlton Mills

Academy converter · Bradford · BD9 5AT

Ages 3–11 · 287 pupils · Bradford

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Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

67%

Overall absence

8.7%

Admissions demand

0.95 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-07-11

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)67%
Higher standard (RWM)6%
Avg scaled score — reading
103.0
Avg scaled score — maths
103.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence8.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)30.6%
Unauthorised2.5%
Authorised absence
6.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.2%
Enrolments in measure
314

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary 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

0.95 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

19

Places offered

21

1st-preference offers

19

Total preferences (any rank)
98
Preferred offers (top 3)
20
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

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 fill68%

287 pupils · 420 places

Pupils on roll
287
Boys / girls
139 / 148
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
287 / 420 (68%)
Free school meals
41.9%
FSM pupils
113
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: CARLTON ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
CARLTON ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Carlton Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Rishi Seedher

Location

Address
Scotchman Road, Manningham
Postcode
BD9 5AT
Town
Bradford
County
West Yorkshire
Local authority
Bradford
District
Bradford
Constituency
Bradford West
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 (primary), Ages 3–11, in Bradford, Bradford, 287 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 41.9%.

Open schools in Bradford
163
Primary schools in Bradford
108
Academies among open schools in Bradford
59% (96)
Open schools in BD9
16
Primary in BD9
8
Open schools in Bradford LA
231
Primary in Bradford LA
157

Nearby primary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in BradfordNear BD9

  • Margaret McMillan Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bradford · BD9 5DF · Bradford

    Ages 3–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence6.9%
    • FSM35.9%
    • Demand0.95

    0.1 miles away

  • Lilycroft Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bradford · BD9 5AD · Bradford

    Ages 4–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM38.7%
    • Demand1.15

    0.3 miles away

  • St Philip's CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Bradford · BD8 9JL · Bradford

    Ages 3–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM42.1%
    • Demand1.13

    0.4 miles away

  • Westbourne Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence7.3%
    • FSM36.5%
    • Demand0.96

    0.5 miles away

  • Miriam Lord Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bradford · BD8 8RG · Bradford

    Ages 3–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM32.9%
    • Demand0.96

    0.5 miles away

  • Girlington Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Bradford · BD8 9NR · Bradford

    Ages 2–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM42.8%
    • Demand1.07

    0.5 miles away

  • Whetley Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Bradford · BD8 9HZ · Bradford

    Ages 2–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM41.0%
    • Demand0.97

    0.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Rishi Seedher
Telephone
01274401060
Website
https://carltonmillsprimary.org/

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