Carr Junior School
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
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Sept 2023Source: Ofsted, 16 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
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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