Carnforth High School Catchment Area
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.
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.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →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
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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.