The short version
Average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 118
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 20.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Rebekah Richardson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
North Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9LJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCarnforth Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth
Primary · 352m away
Carnforth High School
Secondary · 487m away
Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 118 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Carnforth, LA5 9LJ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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