The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.8 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.8
4.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
12.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
71%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
12%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 126 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 685
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 30.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- THE BAY LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Stanisforth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Kellet Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9LS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth
Primary · Very close
Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 487m away
Carnforth Community Primary School
Primary · 545m away
Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Nether Kellet Community Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Carnforth High School a selective school?
No. Carnforth High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Carnforth High School?
Carnforth High School currently has 685 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carnforth High School take?
Carnforth High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Carnforth High School?
Carnforth High School is in Carnforth, LA5 9LS, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carnforth High School have a sixth form?
No, Carnforth High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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