The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 29% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
29%
-33.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 82
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 24.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Hudd (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
North Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9LQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCarnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · Very close
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth
Primary · 424m away
Carnforth High School
Secondary · 545m away
Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Carnforth Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Carnforth Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carnforth Community Primary School?
Carnforth Community Primary School currently has 82 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carnforth Community Primary School take?
Carnforth Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Carnforth Community Primary School?
Carnforth Community Primary School is in Carnforth, LA5 9LQ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carnforth Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Carnforth Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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