Carnforth High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Address | Kellet Road, LA5 9LS |
| School Website | www.carnforthhigh.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1524732424 |
| URN | 145082 |
School Census
| Total | 650 |
| Girls/Boys | 325/325 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.0%/50.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 158 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 30/04/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 30/04/2013 | Good |
| 25/02/2009 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 30/04/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 25/02/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 49.10% |
| Entering EBacc | 30.20% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.41 |
| Progress 8 | -0.31 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 24% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 54% |
| Entering EBacc | 24% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.46 |
| Progress 8 | -0.34 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.88 |
| Progress 8 | -0.12 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 589 |
| As first preference | 126 |
| As second preference | 200 |
| As third preference | 262 |
| Total Offers Made | 143 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 123 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 573 |
| As first preference | 117 |
| As second preference | 173 |
| As third preference | 281 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 115 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 584 |
| As first preference | 150 |
| As second preference | 201 |
| As third preference | 226 |
| Total Offers Made | 148 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 128 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 583 |
| As first preference | 144 |
| As second preference | 191 |
| As third preference | 246 |
| Total Offers Made | 131 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 114 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 546 |
| As first preference | 162 |
| As second preference | 179 |
| As third preference | 203 |
| Total Offers Made | 132 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 117 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 507 |
| As first preference | 124 |
| As second preference | 169 |
| As third preference | 214 |
| Total Offers Made | 131 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 108 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Kellet Road, , LA5 9LS
Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School
(0.25 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: North Road, , LA5 9LJ
Carnforth Community Primary School
(0.32 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: North Road, , LA5 9LQ