How many pupils does West Craven High School have?

West Craven High School has 591 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is West Craven High School's Ofsted rating?

West Craven High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024).

How does West Craven High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at West Craven High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35 in 2025/26.

Is West Craven High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — West Craven High School is part of PENDLE EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is West Craven High School?

West Craven High School is located at Kelbrook Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5TB.

West Craven High School

Kelbrook Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5TB

Requires Improvement

Inspected 2 July 2024

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

591

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About West Craven High School

West Craven High School is an academy converter in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 591 pupils on roll. It is part of PENDLE EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35 (2025/26). 29% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 591 / 845 (70%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 2 July 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

29%

Free school meals

6.4%

EAL

2.5%

SEN support

17.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

35.0

Attainment 8

129 pupils

21.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

47.3%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

80%

Sustained destination

71%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

12.6%

Overall absence

39.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

32.6

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -6.0 vs 2023/24

18.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.7 vs 2023/24

6.62

Teaching assistants (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

£48,101

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,887 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,292

Spend per pupil

£8,197

Income per pupil

55%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Kelbrook Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5TB
Phone: 01282812292
Headteacher: John Bates
Website: http://www.westcraven.co.uk

Academy Trust

PENDLE EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is West Craven High School?: West Craven High School is an academy converter in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does West Craven High School have?: West Craven High School has 591 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is West Craven High School's Ofsted rating?: West Craven High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024).
How does West Craven High School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at West Craven High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35 in 2025/26.
Is West Craven High School part of an academy trust?: Yes — West Craven High School is part of PENDLE EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is West Craven High School?: West Craven High School is located at Kelbrook Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5TB.

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