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West Craven High School

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West Craven High School

Kelbrook Road, Barnoldswick, BB18 5TB

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Pupils
591
Ages
11-16
FSM
27.7%
Attainment 8
37.3
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jul 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.5%
Basics 9-5
33.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
15.7%
EBacc APS
3.21
EBacc 9-5
5.0%
EBacc 9-4
6.4%
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About West Craven High School

West Craven High School is a secondary school in Barnoldswick, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.3. The school has around 591 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Kelbrook Road, Barnoldswick, BB18 5TB | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for West Craven High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Jun 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Nov 2019 — Inadequate
  4. Oct 2013 — Good (predecessor: West Craven High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about West Craven High School

What is West Craven High School's Ofsted rating?
West Craven High School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are West Craven High School's latest exam results?
West Craven High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is West Craven High School located?
West Craven High School is a secondary school in Barnoldswick, Lancashire (BB18 5TB).
How many pupils attend West Craven High School?
West Craven High School has around 591 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare West Craven High School with other schools?
View West Craven High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Lancashire.