Schools

Schools in Carlton

There are 22 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Carlton: 18 primary, 3 secondary, 1 special. 86% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 88% across Gedling. Among the best results: The Carlton Junior Academy, The Carlton Infant Academy and Willow Farm Primary School.

NG4, Gedling · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Carlton

22schools and nurseries

86%good or betterGedling: 88%

3inspected latelylast six months

Every school, nearest first

The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary · 219 pupils · 0.35 miles Good in every area (2025)
The Carlton Junior Academy Primary · 224 pupils · 0.35 miles Outstanding in 1, good in 3 (2025)
The Carlton Infant Academy Primary · 182 pupils · 0.35 miles Report card Jun 2026: Strong standard in 4, expected standard in 3
Netherfield Primary School Primary · 466 pupils · 0.6 miles Good (2022)
Priory Junior School Primary · 202 pupils · 0.6 miles Good (2023)
All Hallows CofE Primary School Primary · 207 pupils · 0.6 miles Requires improvement (2024)
Phoenix Infant and Nursery School Primary · 164 pupils · 0.6 miles School remains Good (2022)
Parkdale Primary School Primary · 452 pupils · 0.65 miles Good (2022)
Colwick St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy Primary · 196 pupils · 0.75 miles School remains Good (2024)
Haddon Primary and Nursery School Primary · 217 pupils · 0.75 miles Standards maintained (2025)
Carlton Academy Secondary · 1354 pupils · 0.85 miles School remains Good (2023)
Willow Farm Primary School Primary · 243 pupils · 0.9 miles Report card Feb 2026: Strong standard in 5, expected standard in 2
Carlton le Willows Academy Secondary · 1803 pupils · 1.0 miles Inadequate (2023)
Standhill Infants' School Primary · 111 pupils · 1.0 miles Good (2023)
Rivendell Flying High Academy Primary · 195 pupils · 1.2 miles Outstanding in every area (2025)
Stanhope Primary and Nursery School Primary · 279 pupils · 1.3 miles Requires improvement (2022)
Westdale Junior School Primary · 235 pupils · 1.3 miles Good (2024)
Westdale Infant and Nursery Primary · 197 pupils · 1.3 miles School remains Good (2023)
Porchester Junior School Primary · 178 pupils · 1.3 miles Report card May 2026: Strong standard in every area
Nottingham Academy Secondary · 1947 pupils · 1.3 miles Report card Jun 2026: Strong standard in 2, expected standard in 6
Hogarth Academy Primary · 212 pupils · 1.4 miles School remains Good (2024)
Carlton Digby School Special · 97 pupils · 1.4 miles Standards maintained (2025)

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Inspected in the last six months

School inspectionWed 17 Jun0.35 miles

The Carlton Infant Academy: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Expected standard. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard. Inclusion: Strong standard. Leadership and governance: Strong standard. Early years: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

The Carlton Infant Academy, NG4 1QS
School inspectionMon 8 Jun1.3 miles

Nottingham Academy: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Expected standard. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Early years: Strong standard. Post-16 provision: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Nottingham Academy, NG3 7EB
School inspectionTue 19 May1.3 miles

Porchester Junior School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Strong standard. Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard. Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard. Inclusion: Strong standard. Leadership and governance: Strong standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Porchester Junior School, NG4 1LF

Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Carlton	22	86%
Netherfield	15	87%
Colwick	3	100%
Bakersfield	4	100%
Sneinton	7	100%
Mapperley	2	100%
St Ann's	8	100%

See every Gedling school on the Gedling schools and Ofsted page. From Ofsted’s monthly figures; independent schools and childminders aren’t included.

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How many schools are there in Carlton?

22 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Carlton.

Are the schools in Carlton good?

86% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 88% across Gedling.