School profile

Carr Manor Community School

All-through · Foundation school · Leeds, LS17 5DJ

Outstanding

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Numbers on map: pupil ages
Outstanding
Good
Requires improvement
Inadequate
Not rated

National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#7,852 of 15,057

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

GCSE 2025/26

#837 of 3,312

Better than 74% of schools in England

Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.

Carr Manor Community School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Feb 2025

Area360 rating
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhaseAll-through
TypeFoundation school
Ages2 to 19
Pupils1,541
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMrs Lucie Lakin
TrustLeeds Learning Alliance
Local authorityLeeds
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 108059.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolLeedsEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths63%, similar to England, similar to Leeds61%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.18%, better than England, better than Leeds9%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.105, similar to England, similar to Leeds105106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.105, similar to England, similar to Leeds105105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.106, similar to England, similar to Leeds105105
Expected standard in reading71%, worse than England, similar to Leeds74%76%
Expected standard in writing73%, similar to England, similar to Leeds70%73%
Expected standard in maths71%, worse than England, similar to Leeds74%75%
Pupils taking tests62--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolLeedsEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.51.1, better than England, better than Leeds46.546.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.70.5%, better than England, better than Leeds65.7%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.57.5%, better than England, better than Leeds48.5%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.17.9%, better than England, better than Leeds14.8%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths70%, better than England, better than Leeds61.6%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4207--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils1,541
Girls764
Boys777
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.26.4%
First language not English21.1%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.1,470
Pupils excluding nurseryPupils who take up school places.1,494
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.0%
Sixth form places2024/25Not available
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.349
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.50
Average class size26.9

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
41.3%
Pakistani
7.5%
White and Black Caribbean
6.4%
Other White
5.3%
African
4.4%
Other mixed
4.2%
White and Asian
3.4%
Indian
3.1%
Caribbean
3%
Other ethnic group
2.6%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher17.2
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.9.9
Teachers (FTE)89.8
Teaching assistants (FTE)48.03
Support staff (FTE)100.28
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2592.3
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2581.9
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/254
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/256.4

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Admissions

2026/27

Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.

MeasureThis school
Offers made (Reception)Places offered on national offer day.60
Applications (Reception)Includes every preference parents listed.230
First preference applications (Reception)Families who put this school as their first choice.76
First preference offers (Reception)First-choice applicants who were offered a place.56
Applications from another local authority (Reception)1
Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day.136
Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed.842
First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice.197
First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place.124
Applications from another local authority (Year 7)1

Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolLeedsEngland
Overall absence7.8%, similar to England, better than Leeds8.5%8%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.20.4%, similar to England, similar to Leeds22.3%21.6%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.4.2%, worse than England, similar to Leeds4.6%3.6%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate1.1%
Pupils with one or more suspensions0.7%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Destinations after GCSEs

2023/24

Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.88.9%
Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education.87.4%
Further education35.2%
Sixth form college33.2%
School sixth form18.6%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.5%
Apprenticeship1.5%
Employment0%

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Carr Manor Community School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miPrimaryManor Wood Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.4 miPrimarySt Matthew's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miSecondaryCardinal Heenan Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.5 miPrimarySt Urban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miPrimaryImmaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miPrimaryAlder Tree Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.8 miPrimaryChapel Allerton Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.9 miPrimaryMeanwood Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.0 miPrimaryAllerton CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
1.1 miPrimaryMoortown Primary SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding

Frequently asked questions about Carr Manor Community School

What is Carr Manor Community School's Ofsted rating?

Carr Manor Community School is rated Outstanding, last inspected on 4 Feb 2025. Recent Ofsted inspections have no single overall grade, so Area360 summarises the inspection grades.

How does Carr Manor Community School rank in England?

Carr Manor Community School ranks 7,852 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (similar to most schools) and 837 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (better than 74% of schools).

What are Carr Manor Community School's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 63% of pupils at Carr Manor Community School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

What are Carr Manor Community School's GCSE results?

In 2025/26, 57.5% of pupils at Carr Manor Community School got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 51.1 (England 46.2).

How hard is it to get into Carr Manor Community School?

For Reception entry in 2026/27, Carr Manor Community School made 60 offers from 230 applications (3.8 per offer), and 56 of 76 first-preference applicants got a place. For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, it made 136 offers from 842 applications (6.2 per offer), and 124 of 197 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.

How many pupils attend Carr Manor Community School?

Carr Manor Community School has 1,541 pupils aged 2 to 19.

What is the capacity of Carr Manor Community School?

Carr Manor Community School had 1,470 school places in 2024/25.

Does Carr Manor Community School have a sixth form?

Yes, Carr Manor Community School teaches students up to age 19.

How big are classes at Carr Manor Community School?

At Carr Manor Community School, the average class had 26.9 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 17.2 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Carr Manor Community School?

In 2025/26, pupils at Carr Manor Community School missed 7.8% of sessions (England 8%), and 20.4% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.