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Carr Infant School

York, YO26 5QAPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2026
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
48 1st-choice / 52 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Carr Infant School

Carr Infant School is a state primary in York that is currently operating at full capacity, with 211 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 210. The school serves a diverse intake: 25.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average for primary schools and suggests a catchment with above-average levels of disadvantage. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 103 applications for 52 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.98. Of those, 48 were first-preference applications, and all 48 first-preference families were offered a place. This indicates that while the school is popular, it is not so oversubscribed that local families are routinely turned away. The school also offers nursery provision, which may help families secure a place before the reception year.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOstman Road, York, York, YO26 5QA
HeadteacherMatthew Oxley
Local AuthorityYork
Number of Pupils211
Free School Meals (FSM)25.2%
School Capacity211 / 210 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (20 May 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Mar 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomArt StudiosLibraryICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingDanceCricketCross CountryFootballTennis

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaGardeningFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Carr Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.