Carrington Infant School

About Carrington Infant School

Carrington Infant School is a state primary for children aged 5 to 7 in Buckinghamshire, and its intake data tells a clear story of a popular local option. The school has 168 pupils against a capacity of 186, meaning it is not quite full, but the demand is certainly there. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school was oversubscribed: it received 126 total applications for 59 places, with 56 of those being first-preference applications. That works out to an oversubscription ratio of 2.14 applicants per place. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 22%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools and suggests the school serves a relatively diverse socioeconomic catchment. The headteacher is Kate Cliffe, and the school has no religious character. It also has a dedicated SEN unit, which is a significant provision for a school of this size.

Academically, Carrington Infant School holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2024, a grade it has maintained consistently across both its recent inspections. The inspection breakdown shows Good marks across the board: quality of education, early years provision, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management all received a 2. The previous inspection in 2015 also rated overall effectiveness as Good. While the school does not publish Key Stage 2 SATs results (as it only covers infants up to age 7), the local authority average for KS2 attainment in Buckinghamshire is 64, which provides a benchmark for the primary schools that children will move on to. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 99% of respondents would recommend the school, and 77% strongly agreed that their child is happy there. The school also scores highly on communication, with 75% strongly agreeing that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn.

For families considering Carrington Infant, the practical offering is strong. The school boasts a wide range of facilities including a sensory room, forest school area, music rooms, a sports hall, and a library. Clubs include chess, eco club, choir, science club, and gardening, while sports on offer are rounders, dance, gymnastics, and football. The SEN provisions are particularly comprehensive for an infant school, covering social, emotional and mental health, speech, language and communication, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties, plus a dedicated SEN unit. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Chepping View Primary Academy, 4.5 km away, which may be relevant for families weighing options. With its strong parent satisfaction, clear oversubscription, and targeted support for SEND, this school is likely to suit families who value a well-regarded local infant school with a broad enrichment offer and a proactive approach to inclusion.

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