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Carr Junior School

York, YO26 5QAPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#7,959
of 13,686 nationally

About Carr Junior School

Carr Junior School is a state primary in York, serving pupils from ages 7 to 11. It sits in a local authority with 50 primary schools, where only four hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. The school ranks 31st in York on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it in the bottom half of the LA. Among its top-performing local peers are Knavesmire Primary School, Lord Deramore's Primary School, and Ralph Butterfield Primary School, all of which score higher on the same metric. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Acomb Primary School, 1.3 km away. Carr Junior School is oversubscribed, with 260 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240. A quarter of its pupils (26.2%) are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and reflects the school's inclusive intake. The headteacher is Laura Winston, and the school has no religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOstman Road, York, York, YO26 5QA
HeadteacherLaura Winston
Local AuthorityYork
Number of Pupils260
Free School Meals (FSM)26.2%
School Capacity260 / 240 (108% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteGymnasiumSensory RoomSports HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingCricketTennisDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChessScience ClubChoirDramaGardeningEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Source: carrjunior.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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