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Carnforth High School

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Carnforth High School

Kellet Road, Carnforth, LA5 9LS

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Pupils
685
Ages
11-16
FSM
30.9%
Attainment 8
39.8
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.2%
Basics 9-5
27.5%

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
14.2%
EBacc APS
3.36
EBacc 9-5
3.3%
EBacc 9-4
5.0%
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About Carnforth High School

Carnforth High School is a secondary school in Carnforth, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.8. The school has around 685 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Kellet Road, Carnforth, LA5 9LS | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Dec 2021 — School remains Good
  2. Apr 2013 — Good (predecessor: Carnforth High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Carnforth High School

What is Carnforth High School's Ofsted rating?
Carnforth High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Carnforth High School's latest exam results?
Carnforth High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Carnforth High School located?
Carnforth High School is a secondary school in Carnforth, Lancashire (LA5 9LS).
How many pupils attend Carnforth High School?
Carnforth High School has around 685 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Carnforth High School with other schools?
View Carnforth 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.