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Schools in Carnforth

Carnforth has 16 schools: 14 primary and 2 secondary or all-through. 69% of the 16 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Carnforth High School has the highest Attainment 8 score (43.5 in 2026). Among primary schools, Holme Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (89% in 2025).

  • 18 schools
  • 2 secondary
  • 14 primary

Carnforth is in Lancashire local authority. See its school places, applications and offers.

Secondary Schools in Carnforth

Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.

#SchoolOfstedAttainment 8Progress 8Pupils
1 Carnforth High School Needs attention 43.5 (2026) -0.29 (2024) 657
2 Bleasdale School Outstanding – – 88

Primary Schools in Carnforth

Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.

#SchoolOfstedMet expected standardPupils
1 Holme Primary School Good 89% (2025) 122
2 Arnside National CofE School Good 88% (2025) 95
3 Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary School Good 70% (2025) 102
4 St Mary's CofE Primary School Outstanding 70% (2025) 220
5 Nether Kellet Community Primary School Good 69% (2025) 104
6 Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School Expected standard 63% (2025) 113
7 Burton Morewood CofE Primary School Good 60% (2025) 165
8 Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School Expected standard 59% (2025) 290
9 Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Good 57% (2025) 55
10 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth Good 54% (2025) 81
11 Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School Needs attention 50% (2025) 22
12 Arkholme Church of England Primary School Good 42% (2025) 102
13 Carnforth Community Primary School Good 29% (2025) 99
14 Yealand Church of England Primary School Needs attention 14% (2016) 32

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