West Craven High School Catchment Area
West Craven High School is a academy converter secondary school in Barnoldswick, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 591 pupils, and a capacity of 845 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
591
Pupils
845
Capacity
70%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
West Craven High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, West Craven 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 →West Craven High School — School Information
- Full address
- Kelbrook Road, Barnoldswick, BB18 5TB
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 27.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142856
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Frequently Asked Questions — West Craven High School
Is West Craven High School oversubscribed? ▾
West Craven High School has a capacity of 845 places and currently has 591 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.
What is the admissions policy for West Craven High School? ▾
Admission to West Craven 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 West Craven High School cover? ▾
West Craven High School is a secondary school in Barnoldswick, 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 West Craven High School? ▾
West Craven High School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.