Arnside National CofE School
URN: 112311 • Carnforth LA5 0DW
Overview
- Name
- Arnside National CofE School
- URN
- 112311
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alan Cook (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Church Hill, Carnforth LA5 0DW
Summary
Arnside National CofE School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Carnforth, Cumbria, with a current enrolment of 125 children across five classes and additional part-time nursery places. The school is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty near Morecambe Bay, providing a unique backdrop for learning. The school’s ethos is rooted in Christian values, promoting a supportive and nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to express their individuality and talents.
The school aims to foster a love of learning within a safe and happy atmosphere, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with parents, carers, and the local community. The leadership team is dedicated to ensuring that all children make outstanding progress, with a focus on well-being and mental health. The school’s vision, inspired by the teachings of the Bible, encourages students to aspire, believe, and achieve through love and respect for themselves and others.
Arnside National CofE School is committed to continuous improvement, with development priorities that include enhancing outdoor play facilities and promoting literacy skills. The school values its Christian foundation, which guides its approach to education and community engagement.
The school aims to foster a love of learning within a safe and happy atmosphere, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with parents, carers, and the local community. The leadership team is dedicated to ensuring that all children make outstanding progress, with a focus on well-being and mental health. The school’s vision, inspired by the teachings of the Bible, encourages students to aspire, believe, and achieve through love and respect for themselves and others.
Arnside National CofE School is committed to continuous improvement, with development priorities that include enhancing outdoor play facilities and promoting literacy skills. The school values its Christian foundation, which guides its approach to education and community engagement.
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Key details
- LA
- Pre-LGR 2023 Cumbria
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 126
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2011-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2007-10-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 126 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 126 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 126 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 126 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 126 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 126 |
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