Schools in Carnforth
18 schools with a Carnforth postal address: 15 primary, 1 secondary, plus 2 special. 1 is independent. 2 had more first-choice applications than places last year.
Primary schools (15)
- Arkholme Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 42%
- Arnside National CofE SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 88%
- Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 59%
- Burton Morewood CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 63%
- Carnforth Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 29%
- Holme Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 89%
- Ingleton Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 56% Oversubscribed
- Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Nether Kellet Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 69%
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, CarnforthState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 54%
- Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 70%
- Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 57%
- St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 70% Oversubscribed
- Yealand Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022
Secondary schools (1)
- Carnforth High SchoolState · Ages 11–16Report card: areas need attention· 2026Attainment 8: 39.8
Special schools (2)
- Bleasdale SchoolState special · Ages 2–19Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Underley Garden SchoolIndependent special · Ages 5–19Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 1.8
Nearby towns
Based on each school's postal address in the DfE register, so a few schools near the edge of Carnforth may be listed under a neighbouring town. Alternative provision is not listed. Inspection outcomes are shown under the framework each school was inspected with. About the data