Carr Junior School

A good academy converter school in York. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Carr Junior School.

York, YO265QA Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 60.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
19 September 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ostman Road
Acomb
York, YO265QA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147105
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Ostman Road, Acomb, York, YO26 5QA
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EXCEL LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
240 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
262
Free School Meals
26.3% (69 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.6% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.2 (4.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 103.0
2023 104.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Carr Junior School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 104.0 104.0
2024 105.0 103.0

Overall Trend:

Stable performance

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
52
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
262 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aim High, Shine Bright"

Be kind Be curious Be resilient Be yourself

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Carr Junior School from Head of School Laura Winston. The page emphasises a warm welcome, pride in the school and invites visits, noting the school’s values and positive environment.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Horrible Histories Circus Skills Choir All-Star Academy Wellbeing Club

Facilities

Bookend Cottage (bus library) Large school hall

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Carr Den wraparound childcare: Evening use from 6.00pm daily throughout the year; 8.00am and 5.00pm during school holidays and weekends; Please telephone the school on 01904 798996 or email [email protected]

Admissions Criteria

Carr Junior School is part of Excel Learning Trust which acts as the Admission Authority. The Local Authority's Co-ordinated Scheme for admissions and in-year admissions applies. Applications can be made via the ParentPortal. The Local Authority will confirm the outcome of the application in writing within 15 school days. Details of the Co-ordinated Admission Scheme and how in-year applications are managed is available here. Access to our Admissions Policy is available on our Trust’s policies page.

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