Carnforth Community Primary School
Carnforth, LA5 9LQ · Lancashire · primary school
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372nd of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.3/10 against 2,502 of them, against 0.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 29.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Carnforth Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 99 pupils against a stated capacity of 121. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available during the after-school club? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who have not yet reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Carnforth Community Primary School
Overview
Carnforth Community Primary School provides a "nurturing environment" where pupils feel "valued and accepted" and are "happy." The inspection found that the school is "ambitious for all pupils to achieve well," with most students enjoying learning and benefiting from a wide range of enrichment activities. Overall, the school delivers a high-quality education with effective leadership and strong personal development opportunities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as "ambitious and well-thought-out," with staff using "appropriate resources" and explaining concepts "with clarity."
- Pupils benefit from "high-quality enrichment activities," including outdoor learning in the woodland area and trips such as canoeing and caving.
- Effective systems identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who receive tailored support to "thrive in all aspects of their development."
- Reading is strongly promoted, with most staff delivering the early reading curriculum effectively and supporting pupils who struggle with phonics.
- Governors provide "accurate oversight" and are "committed to the success of every pupil," while also considering staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school does not effectively evaluate curriculum delivery, meaning weaknesses are not identified or addressed in a timely manner.
- Some staff lack confidence in supporting pupils who struggle to follow classroom rules, leading to inconsistent handling of low-level disruption, particularly in the early years.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 29% |
| 2024/25 | 29% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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