Carlton Primary School

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Tucked away on Grafton Road our school was built in the 1880s. The foundations of the school were laid in 1883 and the school opened its doors in 1884 with three large departments for infants, boys, and girls. In total there were nearly 1800 children! This is very different in comparison to today where we have an average of 400 pupils. Over the years the school has been modernized and is now very different in some places. For example, three mezzanines have been built, the front school office refurbished, and the Carlton Community Learning Centre (CCLC) built. However, throughout all of this change and modernization, the school has maintained its historical appearance and character.
Our vision is that all children leave Carlton ready for the next stage in their learning and can make the most of the opportunities that lie ahead at secondary school and beyond. As well as a firm foundation in reading, writing, and mathematics, they will have a broad and deep knowledge and understanding of the wider curriculum.
Throughout the school, children will be confident and self-regulating and feel able to ask questions. As learners, they will be able to evaluate and self-reflect on their style of learning. They will be able to identify and utilize the most effective strategies that will enable them to rise to any challenge. They will not be afraid to take risks in their learning. They will have a sense of responsibility as global citizens and will be curious about the world around them. Children will be physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy and able to make informed choices and build positive relationships. They will be ambitious, with an awareness of their own goals, and a strong sense of possibility, embodying the school motto: if you believe you CAN achieve.
Our curriculum is underpinned by our vision, ethos, and the promotion of British values. The social, moral, cultural, and spiritual development of each pupil is paramount and so is woven into every aspect of life at Carlton. Our curriculum is broad, engaging, takes learning beyond the school gates, will secure high-quality outcomes for our learners, and prepare them for their futures. The curriculum has been updated for the academic year 2017/8 and reflects the requirements of the new National Curriculum.

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