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Carr Manor Community School

Leeds, LS17 5DJSecondaryAges 2–19MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
Progress 8
+0.56
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
164 1st-choice / 147 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#429 of 3,141 nationally

About Carr Manor Community School

If you're a parent in Leeds considering Carr Manor Community School, the feedback from other families is strikingly positive. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering responses from September 2024 to September 2025, a remarkable 96% of the 243 respondents said they would recommend the school. That's a very strong signal. Digging into the detail, 95% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 95% felt their child is safe. The school's popularity is backed up by its admissions data: for the 2025/26 secondary intake, it received 679 applications for just 147 places, an oversubscription ratio of 4.62. Only 123 of those 164 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which tells you how sought-after it is. Parents also feel well-informed, with 90% agreeing the school lets them know how their child is doing, and 95% saying the school has high expectations.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range2 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCarr Manor Road, Leeds, Leeds, LS17 5DJ
HeadteacherLucie Lakin
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils1,542
Free School Meals (FSM)27.3%
School Capacity1,542 / 1,509 (102% full)
Sixth FormYes
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Feb 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 11 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Music RoomsPlaying FieldsAstro TurfScience LabsLibraryDining HallTheatreArt StudiosSports HallGymnasiumSixth Form CentreSwimming PoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

SwimmingRugbyDanceCross CountryRoundersRowingNetballBasketballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDebateDuke of EdinburghArt ClubScience ClubModel United NationsGardeningDramaYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:20 – 15:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carr Manor Community School

Carr Manor Community School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.