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Carnforth High School
Kellet Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9LS, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.5 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
685
Capacity
754
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 80% nationally. While 57% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grade attainment, as only 29% reach grade 5 or above. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, with a LocaleIQ score indicating it performs better than 73% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.8 | Bottom 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 57% | Bottom 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 29% | Bottom 15% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 14% | Bottom 8% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 5% | Bottom 8% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.6%
White Other4.8%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Other0.1%
Location
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54.12596, -2.76079 · LA5 9LS
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN145082
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.carnforthhigh.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Carnforth High School rated by Ofsted?
Carnforth High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2013.
Is Carnforth High School a good school?
Carnforth High School scores 72.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Carnforth High School in GCSEs?
Carnforth High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.8. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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