West Craven High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Address | Kelbrook Road, BB18 5TB |
| School Website | www.westcraven.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1282812292 |
| URN | 142856 |
School Census
| Total | 678 |
| Girls/Boys | 324/354 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.8%/52.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 10.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 166 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 02/07/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 02/07/2024 | Requires improvement |
| 29/06/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 26/11/2019 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 02/07/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 29/06/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 26/11/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 02 July 2024 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 29 June 2022 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 30 June 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 16 March 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 12 November 2020 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 26 November 2019 | School inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 10 October 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 06 September 2016 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 38.90% |
| Entering EBacc | 18.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.92 |
| Progress 8 | -0.99 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 24% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 41% |
| Entering EBacc | 11% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.83 |
| Progress 8 | -0.75 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 23% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 39% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.3 |
| Progress 8 | -1.04 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 191 |
| As first preference | 100 |
| As second preference | 50 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 105 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 100 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 157 |
| As first preference | 76 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 79 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 76 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 184 |
| As first preference | 107 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 113 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 107 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 204 |
| As first preference | 127 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 156 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 127 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 199 |
| As first preference | 111 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 163 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 107 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 201 |
| As first preference | 97 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 53 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 97 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 238 |
| As first preference | 96 |
| As second preference | 72 |
| As third preference | 68 |
| Total Offers Made | 129 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 96 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 208 |
| As first preference | 103 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 132 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 103 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 47% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 42% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 14% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 25% |
| no | 75% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 15% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 58% |
| no | 42% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 10.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 10.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Kelbrook Road, , BB18 5TB
Salterforth Primary School
(0.52 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Cross Lane, , BB18 5UD