Carlton CofE Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bedford, East of England MK43 7JR · Bedford
#943 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#7861 of 15,697 nationally
About Carlton CofE Primary School
Carlton CofE Primary School is a local authority primary located in Bedford, in the Bedford local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 87 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 50.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 943rd of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (90th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (10th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 87; capacity filled 72.5%.
There are 93 schools in Bedford; Carlton CofE Primary School ranks 37th of 88 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)67%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)7.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Carlton CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 87
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 7.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 72.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 67%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Carlton CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Harrold Primary Academy
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96 students · 1.2 km away
Turvey Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
81 students · 3.2 km away
Lavendon School
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Pinchmill Primary School
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88 students · 4.5 km away
Sharnbrook Academy
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Newton Blossomville Church of England School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
7 students · 5.1 km away
Sharnbrook Primary
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216 students · 5.7 km away
Bozeat Community Primary School
Wellingborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
133 students · 5.8 km away
Oakley Primary Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students · 6.2 km away
Lincroft Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
923 students · 6.2 km away
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Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Ellingham VC Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carlton CofE Primary School a good school?
Carlton CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 50.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #943 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Carlton CofE Primary School rank in East of England?
Carlton CofE Primary School ranks #943 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #7861 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Carlton CofE Primary School?
Carlton CofE Primary School had 87 students in 2025.
Is Carlton CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Carlton CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Carlton CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Carlton CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.