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Carr Junior School
Ostman Road, Acomb, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 5QA, York
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.6 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
260
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in achieving 64% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 52% nationally. Although the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is relatively low at 10%, the overall results indicate a satisfactory level of academic achievement compared to other schools.
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Last inspected: 19 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.2%
White Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black African0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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53.96313, -1.12758 · YO26 5QA
School details
Local authorityYork
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN147105
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.carrjunior.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Carr Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Carr Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2023.
Is Carr Junior School a good school?
Carr Junior School scores 52.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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