- We set high standards. “Good enough” is simply not. We do not accept second best from our pupils or ourselves.
- The Trust aims to be a highly reliable school improvement organisation that is disciplined in its approach to improving performance. A Trust with clear plans, and simple and precisely executed systems that not only develop and sustain excellent performance, but never stifle individual flair.
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Recent news.
10
October
2025
2025
Carleton High School Celebrates Official Opening of New Building
As part of the government’s flagship School Rebuilding Programme, Carleton High School has proudly unveiled its brand-new, purpose-built teaching block – replacing some of the school’s previous teaching buildings. The new building offers modern facilities to support a high-quality education for current and future students. Students and staff will benefit from modern classrooms and science labs, creative technology spaces and high spec computing suites. The new teaching block was officially opened on Friday 26 September by Yvette Cooper MP, with guests including Julian Appleyard OBE (CEO of Pontefract Academies Trust), Mrs Shaheen Shariff, (Headteacher) Head Girl, Head Boy, parents, Trustees,… Read more
25
September
2025
2025
Carleton High School Open Evening
Carleton High School are delighted to invite prospective students and their families to our upcoming Open Evening on Thursday 2nd October, 5pm until 7.30pm. This is a fantastic opportunity for students and parents/carers to meet our staff, explore our facilities, and to discover what makes our school community so special. Event Highlight Be among the first to experience Carleton High School’s brand-new, state-of-the-art school building. Discover cutting-edge science laboratories designed to spark curiosity and innovation, get hands-on in our modern technology and engineering workshops, and explore our fully equipped IT suite built for digital learning. Don’t miss: Headteacher talks by… Read more