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Carnforth Community Primary School

North Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9LQ

Good

Inspected 6 February 2024

Good
Ofsted
29%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
82
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Carnforth Community Primary School

Carnforth Community Primary School is a community school in Carnforth, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 82 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 February 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 29% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 28.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Lancashire →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
82 / 121 (68%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
6 February 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

28.3%
Free school meals
6.1%
EAL
2.4%
SEN support
36.6%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

29%
Expected standard (RWM)
0%
Higher standard (RWM)
104
Avg reading score
102
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.1%
Overall absence
16.7%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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.

5
Teachers (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
16.3
Pupils per teacher
↓ -2.3 vs 2023/24
3.23
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24
£53,333
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 20% on leadership pay
↑ +£6,162 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1
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.

£9,867
Spend per pupil
£9,220
Income per pupil
49%
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
North Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9LQ
Phone
01524732435
Headteacher
Sarah Hudd

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Carnforth Community Primary School?
Carnforth Community Primary School is a community school in Carnforth, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Carnforth Community Primary School have?
Carnforth Community Primary School has 82 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Carnforth Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Carnforth Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 February 2024).
How does Carnforth Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
29% of pupils at Carnforth Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Carnforth Community Primary School?
Carnforth Community Primary School is located at North Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9LQ.

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