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Carnforth High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Carnforth High School is a academy converter secondary school in Carnforth, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 685 pupils, and a capacity of 754 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

685

Pupils

754

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Carnforth High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Carnforth High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Lancashire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Carnforth High School — School Information

Full address
Kellet Road, Carnforth, LA5 9LS
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
30.9% of pupils
DfE URN
145082

Frequently Asked Questions — Carnforth High School

Is Carnforth High School oversubscribed?

Carnforth High School is operating close to its capacity of 754 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Carnforth High School?

Admission to Carnforth High School is managed by Lancashire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Carnforth High School cover?

Carnforth High School is a secondary school in Carnforth, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Carnforth High School?

Carnforth High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.