- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
8 first choices, 8 offers made
Met the standard at 1188%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.9%
- Pupils
- 95
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
Schools in LA5
A postcode district in Lancashire
- Postcode district
- 15 schools and nurseries
In short: LA5 is a postcode district in Lancashire with 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 5 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries159 primary · 2 secondary · 5 nurseries
Top-rated
All LA5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in LA5
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in LA5
9 in LA5, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
34 first choices, 36 offers made
Met the standard at 1159%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.5%
- Pupils
- 290
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.0
Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School
Carnforth, LA5 9LJ · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
4 first choices, 4 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 113
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.5
Top Secondary Schools in LA5
2 in LA5, best first
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas
Results below the England average.
100 first choices, 135 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.0%
- Pupils
- 657
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.0
Nurseries in LA5
5 in LA5, highest Ofsted grade first
Bolton Le Sands Pre-School
Carnforth, LA5 8DW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Crag Bank Under Fives
Crag Bank, LA5 9EG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Larksfoot
Carnforth, LA5 9ST · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in LA5
1 in LA5, by the school's Eduscope score
Bleasdale School
Carnforth, LA5 0RG · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 12.4%
- Pupils
- 88
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.9
Special Schools in LA5
1 in LA5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Bleasdale School
Carnforth, LA5 0RG · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 12.4%
- Pupils
- 88
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.9
The map
See them as a listEvery school in LA5, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good10
- Not graded yet3
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in LA5 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every LA5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
LA5 has 15 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in LA5
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about LA5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in LA5?
LA5 has 15 schools, including 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 5 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in LA5?
The highest-ranked schools in LA5 on Eduscope are Arnside National CofE School, Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School, Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in LA5?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 15 schools in LA5 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.