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Carnforth High School

Academy converter · Carnforth · LA5 9LS

Ages 11–16 · 657 pupils · Lancashire

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

40.2

Overall absence

11.9%

Admissions demand

0.88 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-04-14

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.29
−20+2
Attainment 840.2
English & maths grade 5+29%
English & maths grade 4+54%
EBacc entry30%

EBacc APS: 3.4

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence11.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)31.1%
Unauthorised5.5%
Authorised absence
6.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.9%
Enrolments in measure
698

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.88 · Often has places

1st preferences

126

Places offered

143

1st-preference offers

123

Total preferences (any rank)
589
Preferred offers (top 3)
143
Applications from outside LA
7
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill87%

657 pupils · 754 places

Pupils on roll
657
Boys / girls
312 / 345
School capacity
754
Capacity fill
657 / 754 (87%)
Free school meals
32%
FSM pupils
210
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE BAY LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
THE BAY LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
The Bay Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mr Paul Stanisforth

Location

Address
Kellet Road
Postcode
LA5 9LS
Town
Carnforth
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Lancashire
District
Lancaster
Constituency
Morecambe and Lunesdale
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Carnforth, Lancashire, 657 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 32%.

Open schools in Carnforth
18
Secondary schools in Carnforth
1
Academies among open schools in Carnforth
22% (4)
Open schools in LA5
10
Secondary in LA5
1
Open schools in Lancashire LA
709
Secondary in Lancashire LA
81

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Paul Stanisforth
Telephone
01524732424
Website
http://www.carnforthhigh.co.uk

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