Carnforth High School
URN: 119748 • Carnforth LA5 9LS
Overview
- Name
- Carnforth High School
- URN
- 119748
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Victoria Michael (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Kellet Road, Carnforth LA5 9LS
Summary
Carnforth High School is a mixed community secondary school located in Carnforth, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 645 pupils and a capacity of 754. The school aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for all students, fostering both academic and personal growth. With a focus on high standards, Carnforth High School encourages students to achieve their potential through a broad curriculum that caters to diverse learning needs.
The school operates under a structured academic calendar, with key dates for the 2025-2026 academic year including an INSET day on September 1, 2025, and a mid-term closure from October 23 to October 31, 2025. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through various events, such as the upcoming Open Evening on September 30, 2025, which provides an opportunity for families to learn more about the school’s ethos and offerings.
Carnforth High School is committed to supporting its students, including those eligible for free school meals, which account for approximately 9.9% of the student body. The school prioritises safeguarding and well-being, ensuring that every child is valued and supported throughout their educational journey.
The school operates under a structured academic calendar, with key dates for the 2025-2026 academic year including an INSET day on September 1, 2025, and a mid-term closure from October 23 to October 31, 2025. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through various events, such as the upcoming Open Evening on September 30, 2025, which provides an opportunity for families to learn more about the school’s ethos and offerings.
Carnforth High School is committed to supporting its students, including those eligible for free school meals, which account for approximately 9.9% of the student body. The school prioritises safeguarding and well-being, ensuring that every child is valued and supported throughout their educational journey.
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Nearby alternatives
- Queen Elizabeth School (70.2)
- Carnforth High School (50.8)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 754
- Pupils
- 645
- Boys
- 337
- Girls
- 308
- FSM %
- 9.90
- Open date
- Close date
- 2018-05-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-02-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 645 | 337 | 308 | 754 | 9.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 645 | 337 | 308 | 754 | 9.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 645 | 337 | 308 | 754 | 9.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 645 | 337 | 308 | 754 | 9.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 645 | 337 | 308 | 754 | 9.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 645 | 337 | 308 | 754 | 9.90 |
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