Schools in BARNOLDSWICK
8 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Craven High School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (7)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Kelbrook Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Salterforth Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Earby Springfield Primary School Community school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Coates Lane Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Gisburn Road Community Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.