What did Ofsted judge Ark Carleton High School's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Ark Carleton High School's ungraded inspection as Improved significantly at its inspection in July 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Ark Carleton High School?

Ark Carleton High School has 1,026 pupils on roll.

What ages does Ark Carleton High School take?

Ark Carleton High School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Ark Carleton High School located?

Ark Carleton High School is located in Pontefract, WF8 3NW, Wakefield.

How do I apply to Ark Carleton High School?

Ark Carleton High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

What is the largest ethnic background at Ark Carleton High School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 91.8% of pupils at Ark Carleton High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Ark Carleton High School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Ark Carleton High School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Ark Carleton High School's ungraded inspection as Improved significantly at its inspection in July 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Ark Carleton High School?: Ark Carleton High School has 1,026 pupils on roll.
What ages does Ark Carleton High School take?: Ark Carleton High School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Ark Carleton High School located?: Ark Carleton High School is located in Pontefract, WF8 3NW, Wakefield.
How do I apply to Ark Carleton High School?: Ark Carleton High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
What is the largest ethnic background at Ark Carleton High School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 91.8% of pupils at Ark Carleton High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Ark Carleton High School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Ark Carleton High School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Ark Carleton High School's ungraded inspection as Improved significantly at its inspection in July 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Ark Carleton High School?: Ark Carleton High School has 1,026 pupils on roll.
What ages does Ark Carleton High School take?: Ark Carleton High School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Ark Carleton High School located?: Ark Carleton High School is located in Pontefract, WF8 3NW, Wakefield.
How do I apply to Ark Carleton High School?: Ark Carleton High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
What is the largest ethnic background at Ark Carleton High School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 91.8% of pupils at Ark Carleton High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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