West Craven High School
URN: 142856 • Barnoldswick BB18 5TB
Overview
- Name
- West Craven High School
- URN
- 142856
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- PENDLE EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 44.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Bates (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01282812292
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Kelbrook Road, Barnoldswick BB18 5TB
Summary
West Craven High School, located in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 591 students, against a capacity of 845. As part of the Pendle Education Trust, the school aims to enhance academic achievement while providing a supportive educational environment. The school's ethos is encapsulated in its motto, "Ad Vitam Paramus," meaning "We are preparing for life," reflecting a commitment to preparing students for their future careers.
The curriculum at West Craven is designed to cater to a diverse range of academic and vocational pathways, ensuring that all students can pursue their interests and aspirations. The school's core values—Ambition, Supportive, Positivity, Independence, Resilience, and Equality—are integral to its approach, promoting high expectations alongside a nurturing atmosphere.
Community engagement is a vital aspect of West Craven High School, with various events and initiatives that foster connections between students, families, and local organisations. The school prides itself on being at the heart of the local community, providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students.
The curriculum at West Craven is designed to cater to a diverse range of academic and vocational pathways, ensuring that all students can pursue their interests and aspirations. The school's core values—Ambition, Supportive, Positivity, Independence, Resilience, and Equality—are integral to its approach, promoting high expectations alongside a nurturing atmosphere.
Community engagement is a vital aspect of West Craven High School, with various events and initiatives that foster connections between students, families, and local organisations. The school prides itself on being at the heart of the local community, providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Supporting Attendance and Wellbeing Over the past few weeks, we've seen higher levels of illness across our school community, and we're delighted to welcome back many students who have recently been unwell. We understand that returning to school after a (sen)
- Parents of Children with SEND. Don't miss out on the latest tips, resources, and support available for your family. The Lancashire SEND Newsletter is packed with helpful information to guide and support you every step of the way. View Post (sen)
- Out of School Achievement! We're thrilled to share an incredible achievement from Ava! Ava has been riding ponies competitively since she was just three years old, and this year, all her hard work and dedication have paid off she has qualified for the (sen)
- Positive Attendance Postcards We're really pleased to introduce our brand-new Positive Attendance Achievement Postcards! These will be sent home each week to students who have shown real effort in improving their attendance and punctuality. Whether the (sen)
- Our football teams have been showing fantastic skill, teamwork, and determination as the season continues! The Year 7 boys' football team extended their unbeaten start to the season with an exciting 3–2 victory over Park High School. It was a thril (sen)
- Upcoming Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- West Craven High School (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PENDLE EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 845
- Pupils
- 591
- Boys
- 323
- Girls
- 268
- FSM %
- 27.70
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 591 | 323 | 268 | 845 | 27.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 613 | 325 | 288 | 845 | 26.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 666 | 356 | 310 | 845 | 20.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 666 | 356 | 310 | 845 | 20.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 622 | 335 | 287 | 845 | 19.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 617 | 331 | 286 | 845 | 14.40 |
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