West Craven High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Kelbrook Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5TB |
| Phone | 01282812292 |
| Reference Number | 142856 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 591 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.65%
Girls: 45.35% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 65 | 43 | 108 |
| 8 | 45 | 38 | 83 |
| 9 | 63 | 60 | 123 |
| 10 | 73 | 61 | 134 |
| 11 | 77 | 66 | 143 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.6% |
| Pakistani | 10.3% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 2024-09-10 |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 11 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 18 | 1 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School
Kelbrook Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5TB |
0.12 miles |
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Gisburn Road Community Primary School
Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5LS |
0.57 miles |
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Salterforth Primary School
Cross Lane, Salterforth, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5UD |
0.63 miles |
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Coates Lane Primary School
Kirkstall Drive, Coates Lane Primary School, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6EZ |
0.65 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy
West Close Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5EN |
0.7 miles |
|
Kelbrook Primary School
School Street, Kelbrook, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6UD |
1.59 miles |
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Earby Springfield Primary School
Bailey Street, Earby, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6SJ |
1.77 miles |
|
Thornton in Craven Community Primary School
Cam Lane, Thornton-in-Craven, North Yorkshire, BD23 3SX |
2.15 miles |
|
Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Skipton Road, Foulridge, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 7NN |
2.89 miles |
|
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Red Lane, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 7JR |
3.25 miles |
|
Blacko Primary School
Blacko Primary School, Gisburn Road, Blacko, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6LS |
3.35 miles |
|
Gisburn Primary School
Burnley Road, Gisburn, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4ET |
3.72 miles |
|
Park Primary School
Rutland Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0QJ |
3.82 miles |
|
Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bent Lane, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 7AA |
3.84 miles |
|
Colne Lord Street School
Lord Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9AR |
3.85 miles |
|
West Street Community Primary School
West Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0HW |
3.94 miles |
|
Newtown Nursery School
West Street, Colne, BB8 0HP |
3.96 miles |
|
Laneshaw Bridge Primary
Laneshaw Bridge Primary School, Emmott Lane, Laneshaw Bridge, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 7JE |
4.15 miles |
|
Colne Primet Primary School
Tatton Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JE |
4.3 miles |
|
Lothersdale Primary School
Lothersdale, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 8HB |
4.36 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Colne Park High School
Venables Avenue, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 7DP |
3.5 miles |
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Colne Primet Academy
Dent Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JF |
4.39 miles |
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The Nook School
Knotts Lane, Colne, BB8 8HH |
4.54 miles |
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Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
Gibfield Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JT |
4.59 miles |
|
Pendle Community High School & College
Oxford Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8LF |
4.77 miles |
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Pendle Vale College
Oxford Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8LF |
4.81 miles |
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Grow Independent School
Lower Clough Business Centre, Pendle Street, Barrowford, Lancashire, BB9 8PH |
4.83 miles |