How many pupils does Bleasdale School have?

Bleasdale School has 59 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bleasdale School's Ofsted rating?

Bleasdale School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024).

How does Bleasdale School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Bleasdale School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Bleasdale School?

Bleasdale School is located at 27 Emesgate Lane, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RG.

Bleasdale School

27 Emesgate Lane, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RG

Outstanding

Inspected 23 April 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

KS2 expected

2–19

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About Bleasdale School

Bleasdale School is a community special school in Carnforth, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 59 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 50% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 2–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 59 / 85 (69%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 23 April 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

50%

Free school meals

9.1%

EAL

100%

SEN support

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.

Attendance

12.4%

Overall absence

37.0%

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.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +5.0 vs 2023/24

5.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

22.06

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +5.2 vs 2023/24

£45,597

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£948 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£35,263

Spend per pupil

£34,984

Income per pupil

37%

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: 27 Emesgate Lane, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RG
Phone: 01524701217
Headteacher: Sefton Booth
Website: http://www.bleasdaleschool.lancs.sch.uk

Teaching Jobs

📋

No open jobs

Bleasdale School has no open roles listed at the moment. Check back soon or browse other schools.

Recruitment agencies in Carnforth

Coming soon

Teaching agencies that actively recruit in Carnforth will be listed here.

Run an agency? Get your agency listed

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bleasdale School?: Bleasdale School is a community special school in Carnforth, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 2–19.
How many pupils does Bleasdale School have?: Bleasdale School has 59 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bleasdale School's Ofsted rating?: Bleasdale School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024).
How does Bleasdale School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Bleasdale School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Bleasdale School?: Bleasdale School is located at 27 Emesgate Lane, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RG.

Loading map…

Unique Reference Number119861