Carrington Infant School is a primary school in High Wycombe, serving pupils aged 5 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Carrington Infant School currently has around 168 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.8% boys and 51.2% girls. Around 22.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (72.6%). white and black caribbean pupils make up about 10.1%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 2 Chapel Road, High Wycombe, HP10 9AA |
| Website: | www.carrington-inf.bucks.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01628523356 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kate Cliffe |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110283 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 186 |
| Number of Pupils: | 168 |
| Number of Boys: | 82 |
| Number of Girls: | 86 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 72.60% | 122 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 10.10% | 17 |
| Other White | 4.80% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 3.00% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 3.00% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 1.80% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.60% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington Junior School 4 Chapel Road , Flackwell Heath HP10 9AA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrington Infant School 2 Chapel Road , Flackwell Heath HP10 9AA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loudwater Combined School School Way , Kingsmead Road HP11 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Juniper Hill School Churchill Close , Flackwell Heath HP10 9LA | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh School Abbey Barn Road , HP11 1RW | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claytons Middle School Wendover Road , SL8 5NS | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wye Valley School New Road , SL8 5BW | - not rated | 2,663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourne End Academy New Road , SL8 5BW | - not rated | 2,663 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Bourne End Academy New Road , SL8 5BW | 3out of 4 | 2,664 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield School Highfield Road , SL8 5BE | 3out of 4 | 2,685 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown House School Bassetsbury Manor , Bassetsbury Lane HP11 1QX | - not rated | 3,085 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.