A very warm welcome to Carleton High School, part of Pontefract Academies Trust. The purpose of our school is simple, to improve life chances for our young people. Students are the heartbeat of our school, they are our pride and joy. Regardless of their background or starting points, each student has the right to aim and achieve high and it is our moral purpose to help them get there. As a parent myself, I whole heartedly understand what a parent or carers' dreams and wishes are for their child's education. A school where they will be safe, will excel, will be loved and pushed beyond their potential. I can confidently say Carleton High is that school. Carleton High School has been on a fantastic journey, and was given the outcome of 'Good Improving' at its latest Ofsted ungraded inspection in November 2024, reflecting that the school continues to improve significantly across all areas since the previous inspection when it was rated 'Good' overall. We are firmly on track to becoming 'Outstanding'. Year 11 2023-24 obtained the best results the school has ever achieved, and the progress our students made was in the top 25% of schools nationally.