The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 48.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.8
5.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
9.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
45%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 207 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 161 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,542
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- Leeds Learning Alliance
- Head
- Mrs Lucie Lakin (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Inspection
May 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Carr Manor Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 5DJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmManor Wood Primary School
Primary · Very close
Stonegate School
Special school · 492m away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 706m away
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Secondary · 724m away
Penny Field School
Special school · 733m away
St Urban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 733m away
North West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre
Special school · 775m away
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Carr Manor Community School a selective school?
No. Carr Manor Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Carr Manor Community School's Ofsted rating?
Carr Manor Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carr Manor Community School?
Carr Manor Community School currently has 1,542 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carr Manor Community School take?
Carr Manor Community School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Carr Manor Community School?
Carr Manor Community School is in Leeds, LS17 5DJ, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carr Manor Community School have a sixth form?
Yes, Carr Manor Community School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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