Carr Junior School is delighted to announce the appointment of Laura Winston as its new Head of School. Mrs Winston will work closely with James McGann, Executive Principal, to implement ambitious plans for the continued success and growth of the school and to cement its vital role within the local community.
Mrs Winston is currently Vice Principal at Carr Junior and has been Interim Head of School at Woodthorpe Primary School this academic year. Mrs Winston is wholeheartedly dedicated to Carr’s children and the wider community and has exciting plans for the school’s future.
Speaking about the appointment, Executive Principal, James McGann said, “We are delighted with Mrs Winston’s appointment to Head of School at Carr Junior. Working in close partnership, we are committed to building upon Carr Junior’s strong foundations and implementing innovative strategies to further enhance the learning experience for our pupils and strengthen our connections with the wider community.”
Mrs Winston stated, “I am incredibly excited to have the opportunity to lead the dedicated team at Carr Junior. I look forward to working with staff, pupils, parents, and local partners to build on the school’s successes and to ensure Carr keeps going from strength to strength.”
Chair of Governors at Carr Junior, Kate Smithson, said “We are absolutely thrilled with Mrs Winston’s appointment. During her time as Vice Principal at the school, Mrs Winston has demonstrated exceptional leadership, a deep commitment to our pupils, and a clear vision for the future of our school. This promotion is a testament to her hard work, dedication, and the significant positive impact she has already had on our school community.”
Parents and the local community will have the opportunity to meet Mrs Winston and Mr McGann in the upcoming weeks before Mrs Winston formally takes up her role in September 2025.
Carr Junior School belongs to Excel Learning Trust alongside six other York schools: Knavesmire, Scarcroft and Woodthorpe Primary Schools, Millthorpe and York High Schools and Inspire Academy.
2 May 2025