The Carlton Junior Academy is a academy converter serving families in Nottingham and the wider Nottinghamshire area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 7 to 11. It currently has 241 pupils on roll with space for 200, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 19 November 2024, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.