Located in High Wycombe, Carrington Junior School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. 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 Junior School currently has around 233 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.4% boys and 47.6% girls. Around 32.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (68.7%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 4 Chapel Road, High Wycombe, HP10 9AA |
| Website: | www.carringtonjs.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01628521457 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Emma Cameron |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110274 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 248 |
| Number of Pupils: | 233 |
| Number of Boys: | 122 |
| Number of Girls: | 111 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13% | 8.2% |
| White British | 68.70% | 160 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 8.20% | 19 |
| White and Asian | 4.30% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 3.90% | 9 |
| Other White | 3.00% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 2.10% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 4 |
| Indian | 1.30% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 1.30% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| 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.