# South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School — Pontefract, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mr Mills

## Contact

- **Address:** Carlton Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
- **Phone:** 01977 643129
- **Website:** https://www.carltonjandischool.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/pontefract/south-elmsall-carlton-junior-and-infant-school-10532

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Nov 2022
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Outstanding — Nov 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Nov 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Nov 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Nov 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Great Start to My Child's Education Journey: We've been really impressed with the school so far. The Early Years department is excellent, and my child has made great progress with their phonics and numeracy skills. The communication from the teachers has been great too - we always know what's going on. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent School Experience: I'm so grateful to have my child attend South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School. The staff are supportive, the facilities are great, and the emphasis on phonics has really helped my child progress. I love the sense of community too. *(Jan 2022)*
- **4/5** — Friendly and Supportive Environment: My child loves attending this school, and I really appreciate the efforts of the teachers to create a welcoming atmosphere. The OPAL Play initiative is a great idea, and my child has really enjoyed the Forest School sessions. *(Sep 2021)*
- **3/5** — Good but Not without its Challenges: We had a mixed experience at this school, to be honest. The staff were generally supportive, but we struggled with the communication about certain issues. That being said, my child did have some great teachers, and they made a real effort to engage with parents. *(Mar 2020)*

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