West Craven High School
Academy converter
Barnoldswick, BB18 5TB
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 8% in England
5 of 6 in Pendle
Pupils
528
First preferences per place
0.90
2026/27
Absence
12.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 34.4 | 33.7 | 37.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24% | 28% | 34% | |
| Average English grade | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.7 | 3.6 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 19% | 24% | 30% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.76 | -0.99 | — |
52% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Colne Park High School · 3.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 26% in England
- Colne Primet Academy · 4.3 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 5% in England
- Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School · 4.5 mi · Report card · Bottom 34% in England
- Pendle Vale College · 4.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 22% in England
- Marsden Heights Community College · 6.1 mi · Good · Bottom 24% in England
- The Skipton Academy · 6.8 mi · Good · Bottom 12% in England
The neighbourhood
West Craven High School is in Barnoldswick South (typical home £155,000, crime low).
What is West Craven High School's Ofsted rating?
West Craven High School is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does West Craven High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, West Craven High School is in the bottom 8% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.