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Primary schools in and near Carnforth

All 3 primary schools in Carnforth, and the nearest just outside.

3 schools in Carnforth

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  1. Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School

    Carnforth, LA5 9LJ · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Church of England

    Results well above the Carnforth average.

    4 first choices, 4 offers made

    Met the standard at 1163%

    Carnforth 49%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.4%Carnforth 5.0%
    Pupils
    113
    Pupils per teacher
    17.5
    View school Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School

  2. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth

    Carnforth, LA5 9LS · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results above the Carnforth average.

    10 first choices, 10 offers made

    Met the standard at 1154%

    Carnforth 49%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.9%Carnforth 5.0%
    Pupils
    81
    Pupils per teacher
    15.9
    View school Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth

  3. Carnforth Community Primary School

    Carnforth, LA5 9LQ · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a nursery

    Results well below the Carnforth average.

    14 first choices, 14 offers made

    Met the standard at 1129%

    Carnforth 49%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.1%Carnforth 5.0%
    Pupils
    99
    Pupils per teacher
    11.0
    View school Carnforth Community Primary School

Just outside Carnforth

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Carnforth.

  2. Nether Kellet Community Primary School

    1.5 miles from Carnforth · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good or better

    Results well above the Carnforth average, low absence.

    15 first choices, 15 offers made

    Met the standard at 1169%

    Carnforth 49%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.6%Carnforth 5.0%
    Pupils
    104
    Pupils per teacher
    21.0
    View school Nether Kellet Community Primary School
The big picture

How Carnforth's primary schools spread out

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Met the expected standard at 11

Share of Year 6 pupils reaching the expected level in reading, writing and maths.

Carnforth 49%England 62%Carnforth Community Primary School: 29%Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth: 54%Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School: 63%0%25%50%75%100%
Primary schools in Carnforth

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

Carnforth average 5.1%Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School: 4.4%Carnforth Community Primary School: 5.1%Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth: 5.9%0%4%8%12%16%
Primary schools in Carnforth

Ofsted grades in Carnforth

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 1 newer or converted school doesn't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 0 of 2
  • Good: 2 of 2
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 2
  • Inadequate: 0 of 2
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Carnforth

  1. Half or more are faith schools.

    2 of the 3 primary schools in Carnforth have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. A nursery place isn't a Reception place.

    2 schools take children from age 2 or 3. You still need to apply for Reception, even if your child is already in the school's nursery.

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  3. Apply by 15 January.

    Apply to your council for a Reception place starting in September. Offers come out on 16 April.

  4. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Primary schools in Carnforth, explained

There are 3 primary schools in Carnforth, teaching 293 children. 2 are run by the council and 1 are academies or free schools.

100% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 0 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

49.2% of pupils in Carnforth met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England. The gap between schools is wide, from 29% to 63%, which is why it's worth looking school by school.

22.9% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £8,170 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 13.8% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many primary schools are in Carnforth?
There are 3 primary schools in Carnforth, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Carnforth?
The highest-ranked primary schools in Carnforth on Eduscope are Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth and Carnforth Community Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are primary schools in Carnforth ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do primary schools in Carnforth perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Carnforth, 49% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Carnforth primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Carnforth is 14:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Carnforth?
When choosing a primary school in Carnforth, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 3 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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