Carr Junior School vs Poppleton Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 790 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carr Junior School
York · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
232 students
Poppleton Road Primary School
York · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
404 students
| Measure | Carr Junior School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Poppleton Road Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #730 of 1,636 | #691 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7620 of 15,697 | #7269 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 232 | 404 |
| Pupils on roll | 232 | 404 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 27.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 90.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 12% |
| 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.carrjunior.co.uk | www.poppletonroadprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Poppleton Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.3 vs 51.7).
- •Poppleton Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 10%).
- •Poppleton Road Primary School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 232.
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 Junior School better than Poppleton Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Poppleton Road Primary School ranks higher (53.3 vs 51.7 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 Junior School and Poppleton Road Primary School?
About 790 m in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carr Junior School: 232. Poppleton Road Primary School: 404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carr Junior School and Poppleton Road Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Carr Junior School is 730th of 1,636 and Poppleton Road Primary School is 691st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).