Located in Carnforth, Carnforth High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Carnforth High School currently has around 645 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.2% boys and 47.8% girls. Around 9.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Kellet Road, Carnforth, LA5 9LS |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Victoria Michael |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 119748 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 754 |
| Number of Pupils: | 645 |
| Number of Boys: | 337 |
| Number of Girls: | 308 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth Kellet Road , LA5 9LS | - not rated | 170 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth Kellet Road , LA5 9LS | 3out of 4 | 170 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School North Road , LA5 9LJ | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carnforth Community Primary School North Road , LA5 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary School School Lane , Over Kellet LA6 1BN | 3out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnforth High School Kellet Road , LA5 9LS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carnforth High School Kellet Road , LA5 9LS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.