Best Schools in Carnforth
9 schools in Carnforth
Key Facts
- Carnforth has a total of 9 schools, with 100.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- In Carnforth, 64.6% of primary school pupils meet the expected standard in KS2, outperforming the national average of 61.0%, indicating strong academic achievement.
- Three of the 9 schools in Carnforth are faith schools, accounting for 33.3% of all schools in the area, offering parents a diverse range of educational options.
- Carnforth's primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.63, with £6,709 spent per pupil, and 8.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, highlighting variations in resource allocation and pupil needs.
Top Nurseries in Carnforth
4 nurseries in Carnforth
Top Primary Schools in Carnforth
5 primary schools in Carnforth
Underley Garden School
Carnforth, LA6 2DZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils88
P/T Ratio–
Arnside National CofE School
Ofsted
Good
Carnforth, LA5 0DW
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence5.1%
Pupils104
P/T Ratio13.6
Holme Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Carnforth, LA6 1QA
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected65%
Absence4.6%
Pupils135
P/T Ratio22.8
Top Independent Schools in Carnforth
1 independent schools in Carnforth
Frequently Asked Questions
Carnforth has 9 schools, including 5 primary schools, 4 nurseries, 1 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Carnforth | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 65% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsAttainment 8 | 1.8 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 6% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,488 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.