Carnforth Community Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 5-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Address | North Road, LA5 9LQ |
| School Website | https://www.carnforthprimary.lancs.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1524732435 |
| URN | 119126 |
School Census
| Total | 99 |
| Girls/Boys | 46/53 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.5%/53.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 26 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 22.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/02/2024 | Good |
| 08/05/2014 | Good |
| 17/04/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 06/02/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/05/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 17/04/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 06 February 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 12 April 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 08 May 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 21 June 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 17 April 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 14 March 2011 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 18 September 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 02 February 2004 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3 |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | 1.4 |
| Writing Progress | 1.9 |
| Maths Progress | 2.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 0.5 |
| Writing Progress | -0.4 |
| Maths Progress | 2.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 1.4 |
| Writing Progress | 0.2 |
| Maths Progress | 3.0 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 29 |
| As First Preference | 8 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 9 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 8 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 32 |
| As First Preference | 13 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 13 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 34 |
| As First Preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 9 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 27 |
| As First Preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 9 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 9 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 33 |
| As First Preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 9 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 9 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 36 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 32 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 39 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 59 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.60% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 83 |
| As First Preference | 48 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 55 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 11% |
| not applicable | 79% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 16% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 95% |
| no | 5% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 96% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School
(0.10 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: North Road, , LA5 9LJ
Carnforth High School
(0.32 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Kellet Road, , LA5 9LS
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth
(0.32 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Kellet Road, , LA5 9LS