Hunslet Carr Primary School is a primary school in Leeds, serving pupils aged 3 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.

Hunslet Carr Primary School currently has around 380 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.2% boys and 51.8% girls. Around 47.5% 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 9.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32.6%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (64.2%). african pupils make up about 13.2%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Woodhouse Hill Road, Leeds, LS10 2DN
Website: www.hunsletcarr.co.uk
Telephone: 01132713804
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Leeds
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Martin Lumb
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 107950

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 23/11/2021

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 380
Number of Boys: 183
Number of Girls: 197

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 32.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British64.20%244
African13.20%50
Other White5.30%20
Other (any other ethnic group)3.70%14
Indian3.40%13
White and Black Caribbean2.10%8
Other Asian1.80%7
White and Black African1.10%4
White and Asian1.10%4
Other Mixed1.10%4
Gypsy/Roma0.80%3
Other Black0.80%3
Unclassified0.80%3
Chinese0.50%2
Pakistani0.30%1
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Below Average (-1.8)
Writing: Well Below Average (-3.5)
Maths: Below Average (-1.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
56%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
51%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
102.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
102.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hunslet Nursery School
Sussex Gardens , Off Low Road LS10 2LA
- not rated 918 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hunslet Carr Primary School
Woodhouse Hill Road , Hunslet LS10 2DN
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hunslet Carr First School
Woodhouse Hill Road , LS10 2DN
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hunslet St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Church Street , Hunslet LS10 2QY
- not rated 636 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Marys Church of England Primary Academy
Church Street , Hunslet LS10 2QY
- not rated 640 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Low Road First School
Low Road , Hunslet LS10 2PS
- not rated 830 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Leeds High School
Old Run Road , LS10 2JU
- not rated 913 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South Leeds Academy
Old Run Road , LS10 2JU
- not rated 1,009 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cockburn John Charles Academy
Old Run Road , LS10 2JU
3out of 4 1,045 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South Leeds Arts College Merlyn Rees
Middleton Road , LS10 3JA
- not rated 1,312 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
University Technical College Leeds
2 Sayner Road , Hunslet LS10 1LA
3out of 4 1,981 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hunslet CofE Middle School
Church Street , LS10 2QY
- not rated 636 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Belle Isle Middle School
Middleton Road , LS10 3JA
- not rated 1,312 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cross Flats Park Middle School
Harlech Road , LS11 7DG
- not rated 1,691 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Arthur Greenwood Middle School
Bismarck Drive , LS11 6UA
- not rated 1,796 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hillside County Middle School
Beeston Road , LS11 8ND
- not rated 2,164 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hunslet Gate Centre
Sussex Gardens , LS10 2LA
- not rated 918 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Victory Academy
Victory Centre , Garnet Road LS11 5JY
- not rated 1,017 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Southway Independent School
Middleton Road , Leeds LS10 3JA
- not rated 1,295 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Springwell Leeds Academy
Middleton Road , LS10 3JA
3out of 4 1,374 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School
LS-TEN
Unit 1 Airedale Industrial Estate , 1-4 Kitson Road LS10 1NT
- not rated 1,707 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.