A Very Warm Welcome to Carleton High School
Our purpose is simple: to improve the life chances of every young person in our care. Students are at the heart of everything we do and are our greatest source of pride. We believe that every child, regardless of their background, circumstances, or starting point, deserves the opportunity to succeed, flourish, and achieve their full potential. We are ambitious for all our students. We want them to leave Carleton High School with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and character to pursue their dreams and make a positive difference in the world. We are committed to ensuring that every student has equal access to the opportunities, experiences, and support they need to excel.
As a parent myself, I understand the hopes and aspirations that parents and carers have for their children. You want them to be safe, happy, successful, and cared for. You want them to be challenged, inspired, and encouraged to become the very best version of themselves. I can confidently say that Carleton High School is a place where those aspirations can become reality.
Our values of Respect, Responsibility, Determination, and Excellence are at the centre of school life. They help shape kind, resilient, and well-rounded young people who are ready for the opportunities and challenges ahead. Beyond the classroom, students benefit from a wealth of enrichment opportunities, including leadership programmes, educational visits and trips, sporting activities, performing arts, clubs, and community projects. We encourage every student to embrace school life and discover their passions.
What makes Carleton High School truly special is the warmth of our community. Every student is known, valued, and supported as an individual. We celebrate success, provide guidance through challenges, and create an environment where every child feels a genuine sense of belonging. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to ensure that every student receives an exceptional education and the support they need to thrive. Together, we are creating a school where young people are inspired to be ambitious, achieve highly, and become the very best versions of themselves.
Our outstanding team of support and teaching staff are here to guide you, your children, and our community to ensure you all gain the best from education. Education has the power not only in the moment, but it can change the course of a life path.
We are proud of our school, we are proud of our students, and we are proud to be a part of the Pontefract community. We are Team Carleton
Mrs S Shariff
Principal