The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 53% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 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 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 184
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 53.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Trust
- THE BLACK PEAR TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Prigg
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Carnforth Drive, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 9HG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRose Hill School
Special school · Very close
Regency High School
Special school · Very close
Oasis Academy Warndon
Primary · 564m away
Cranham Primary School
Primary · 790m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 802m away
Hollymount School
Primary · 871m away
Elgar Technology College
Secondary · 1.0km away
Tudor Grange Academy Worcester
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Carnforth School a selective school?
No. Carnforth School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Carnforth School's Ofsted rating?
Carnforth School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carnforth School?
Carnforth School currently has 184 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carnforth School take?
Carnforth School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Carnforth School?
Carnforth School is in Worcester, WR4 9HG, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carnforth School have a sixth form?
No, Carnforth School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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