Carr Infant School vs Rufforth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carr Infant School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
200 students
Rufforth Primary School
York · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
103 students
| Measure | Carr Infant School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Rufforth Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #861 of 1,636 | #599 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8808 of 15,697 | #6422 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 200 | 103 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 103 |
| Free school meals | 22.3% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | York | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.carrinfantschool.co.uk | www.rufforthprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rufforth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.2 vs 46.3).
- •Carr Infant School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 103.
- •Carr Infant School is a local authority school while Rufforth Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carr Infant School better than Rufforth Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rufforth Primary School ranks higher (57.2 vs 46.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carr Infant School and Rufforth Primary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carr Infant School: 200. Rufforth Primary School: 103. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carr Infant School and Rufforth Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Carr Infant School is 861st of 1,636 and Rufforth Primary School is 599th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).