Carr Infant School

Type Primary / Community school
Age Range 3-7
Religion Does not apply
Address Ostman Road
Acomb
York
North Yorkshire
YO26 5QA
Reference Number 121273

Carr Infant School is currently undergoing significant challenges and is in need of urgent improvements, having been deemed to require special measures due to an unacceptable standard of education. The recent inspection highlighted various issues with pupil achievement, particularly in foundational skills such as reading, writing, and mathematics, where many students do not meet expected standards. Additionally, attendance among certain groups, particularly those receiving pupil premium funding, remains a concern, impacting their learning opportunities. While there are efforts by leaders to raise expectations and improve behaviour management, these changes are still in the early stages and have yet to produce noticeable results. Positive relationships among pupils and staff were noted, and some effective practices, such as the school’s pastoral support, contribute to a safe and supportive environment. However, the need for a more structured and effective curriculum that meets the diverse needs of all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, is critical for future success.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 211
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 56.87%
Girls: 43.13%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 25.2%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 15.6%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 30
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 28.2

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 34 27 61
2 33 19 52

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 85.3%
White, Other 7.1%
Chinese 1.4%
Mixed, Other 1.4%
Unclassified 0.9%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.5%
White & Asian 0.5%
Indian 0.5%
African 0.5%
Asian, Other 0.5%

Overall Ofsted Rating Urgent improvement
 >  Leadership & Governance Urgent improvement
 >  Personal Development & Wellbeing Urgent improvement
 >  Achievement Urgent improvement
 >  Attendance & Behaviour Needs attention
 >  Curriculum & Teaching Urgent improvement
 >  Inclusion Urgent improvement
 >  Early Years Urgent improvement
Last Report Date 27 Jan 2026
Date Report
27 Jan 2026 School inspection
19 May 2022 School inspection
01 Mar 2017 Full inspection
22 Mar 2012 Full inspection
02 Oct 2008 Full inspection
27 Jun 2005 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils feel safe and happy at school.
  • Positive relationships exist between pupils and staff.
  • Pastoral support is established and valued by pupils.

Areas for Improvement

  • Overall standard of education is unacceptable.
  • Foundation skills in reading, writing, and mathematics are lacking.
  • Attendance issues persist, particularly for disadvantaged groups.
  • Curriculum does not meet pupils' needs effectively.
  • Insufficient support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
  • Leaders have struggled to implement effective improvements due to leadership turbulence.

2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 34 2
Third Preference 9 0
From another Local Authority 2 0

Previous Years

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Name Distance
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Ostman Road, Acomb, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 5QA
0.08 miles
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0.57 miles
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0.92 miles
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