Carr Infant School, York
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Carr Infant School has recently strengthened its approach to behaviour management, with pupils showing respect for school rules and engaging in purposeful activities around the school. The school provides good pastoral support that pupils value, and offers a wide range of clubs to enrich learning. Recent leadership changes have brought renewed energy and clear improvement plans focused on addressing the school's most urgent needs.
Key Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met with an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed
- Pupils are respectful around school and proud to follow school rules
- Recent leaders have raised behaviour expectations and established more consistent approaches
- Pastoral support is well-established and valued by pupils
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of clubs and enrichment activities
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils do not develop foundational knowledge and skills in reading, writing and mathematics
- The curriculum is not well-adapted to meet pupils' individual needs or starting points
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils is not effective or timely
- Staff do not identify basic errors quickly enough, so misconceptions persist
- Teaching does not focus sharply enough on developing knowledge - instead emphasising task completion
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Wide range of clubs, visits from local mayor, visits to York Minster
Carr Infant School requires special measures as it is failing to provide an acceptable standard of education. The school has experienced significant leadership turbulence but recent leaders are bringing renewed energy and drive to improve.
At a Glance
22.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
28.2
Infant (KS1)
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
200 pupils
210 capacity
10 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - York
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for York
Admissions Demand - York
Places available
2,006
Applications
1,552
Got 1st preference
95.7%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across York (2025/26)
Inspection History(6)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.48464%
Overall absence
17.09402%
Persistent absence
117
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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