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Carr Junior School
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Carr Junior School
- Primary
- York YO26 5QA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The reading curriculum improves pupils’ comprehension and fluency skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has designed an ambitious curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Limited opportunities for pupils to demonstrate what they understand and can do in some subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Regular opportunities to debate and discuss current affairs, including maths & reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils struggling with reading receive extra help each day.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour around school is calm and purposeful.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are well supported throughout the school day.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and staff deal with it quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff use reflective conversations effectively to improve pupils’ behaviour.
Parent Feedback: A small group of parents do not feel that the school communicates effectively with them.
Parental Involvement: The school should continue to work with parents to increase communication effectiveness.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils attend a range of extra-curricular activities as part of ‘Well-being Wednesday’.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high and leaders take staff workload into account.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers begin lessons with a recap of what pupils have learned before.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check that pupils remember what they have been taught regularly and adapt the curriculum.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, there are limited opportunities for pupils to demonstrate understanding.
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About Us
Carr Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 262 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 66% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In the West of York, there is a fantastic, active school called Carr Junior School.
Our institution has many unique features, but without a doubt, its greatest asset is its students.
Our staff and governor team are committed about delivering an engaging and rich curriculum while upholding high academic standards. They are innovative and talented.
Our math results are simply spectacular, placing us in the top 5% of schools nationwide, and we are so proud of what our kids can do.
We employ a variety of modern educational tools, and each of us has a personal account that enables IT collaboration and task sharing between school and home.
In York, we are renowned for our creative use of technology.
That, however, does not take the place of strong, positive relationships at every level of education.
As a restorative school, we take pleasure in creating a secure environment where people genuinely care about one another.
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Our institution has many unique features, but without a doubt, its greatest asset is its students.
Our staff and governor team are committed about delivering an engaging and rich curriculum while upholding high academic standards. They are innovative and talented.
Our math results are simply spectacular, placing us in the top 5% of schools nationwide, and we are so proud of what our kids can do.
We employ a variety of modern educational tools, and each of us has a personal account that enables IT collaboration and task sharing between school and home.
In York, we are renowned for our creative use of technology.
That, however, does not take the place of strong, positive relationships at every level of education.
As a restorative school, we take pleasure in creating a secure environment where people genuinely care about one another.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Outstanding |
| Age range | 7-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.9 | 22.8 | 21 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | - | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | - | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% | 60.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 9.69% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Carr Junior School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1