Carr Infant School
URN: 121273 • York YO26 5QA
Overview
- Name
- Carr Infant School
- URN
- 121273
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Canniford (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01904565140
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ostman Road, York YO26 5QA
Summary
Carr Infant School is a community primary school located in York, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 7. With a current enrolment of 211 students, the school has a capacity of 210, reflecting a strong commitment to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment. The school's ethos centres around nurturing confident, creative learners through its core values of confidence, communication, and creativity.
The curriculum at Carr Infant School is designed to engage students in meaningful learning experiences, allowing them to explore and embed their knowledge effectively. The school prioritises pastoral care, ensuring that every child feels safe, valued, and supported. This focus on emotional well-being is complemented by high-quality, research-based teaching practices, which are enhanced through partnerships with local educational hubs.
Carr Infant School also promotes outdoor learning, encouraging children to develop teamwork and a connection with nature. The school fosters a culture of respect and global citizenship, preparing students to be considerate members of their community. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to see its vibrant learning environment firsthand.
The curriculum at Carr Infant School is designed to engage students in meaningful learning experiences, allowing them to explore and embed their knowledge effectively. The school prioritises pastoral care, ensuring that every child feels safe, valued, and supported. This focus on emotional well-being is complemented by high-quality, research-based teaching practices, which are enhanced through partnerships with local educational hubs.
Carr Infant School also promotes outdoor learning, encouraging children to develop teamwork and a connection with nature. The school fosters a culture of respect and global citizenship, preparing students to be considerate members of their community. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to see its vibrant learning environment firsthand.
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Key details
- LA
- York
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 211
- Boys
- 120
- Girls
- 91
- FSM %
- 25.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 211 | 120 | 91 | 210 | 25.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 211 | 122 | 89 | 279 | 18.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 229 | 128 | 101 | 309 | 20.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 229 | 128 | 101 | 309 | 20.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 237 | 134 | 103 | 309 | 15.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 259 | 144 | 115 | 309 | 15.90 |
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