Schools in Carnforth
18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnforth High School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (15)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkholme Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Arnside National CofE School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2022) · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Burton Morewood CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Carnforth Community Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Holme Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Yealand Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ingleton Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Nether Kellet Community Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bleasdale School Community special school | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 2–19 | — |
| Underley Garden School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 5–19 | — |
“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.