Carnforth High School
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Carnforth, LA5 9LS
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 18% in England
4 of 8 in Lancaster
Pupils
657
First preferences per place
0.74
2026/27
Absence
12.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 41.5 | 40.2 | 39.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24% | 29% | 29% | |
| Average English grade | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 39% | 38% | 40% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.34 | -0.29 | — |
57% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Lancaster High School · 4.9 mi · Good · Bottom 7% in England
- Morecambe Bay Academy · 5.0 mi · Good · Bottom 5% in England
- Our Lady's Catholic College · 5.1 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 17% in England
- Lancaster Royal Grammar School · 5.5 mi · Good · Top 3% in England
- Lancaster Girls' Grammar School · 5.7 mi · Good · Top 3% in England
- Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy · 6.2 mi · Outstanding · Top 21% in England
The neighbourhood
Carnforth High School is in Carnforth, Silverdale & Warton (typical home £234,750, crime low).
What is Carnforth High School's Ofsted rating?
Carnforth High School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Carnforth High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Carnforth High School is in the bottom 18% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.