Schools in Carnforth, North West (2025)
15 schools · 2,259 students · 11 local authority, 4 academy · median Pupils on roll 102.
Carnforth, in North West, has 15 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 2,259 students. By level there are 14 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 11 local authority, 4 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Carnforth's schools is 102, below the North West median of 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
12 of the 15 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Arnside National CofE School (92.1, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by Holme Primary School (89.2, top 10% of primary schools nationally), and St Mary's CofE Primary School (67.6, top 50% of primary schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Carnforth High School (657 students), Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School (290 students), St Mary's CofE Primary School (220 students).
Ranked schools in Carnforth
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 192Arnside National CofE SchoolCarnforth · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 95 students
- 289Holme Primary SchoolCarnforth · Local authority Primary89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 122 students
- 368St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolCarnforth · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 220 students
- 463Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary SchoolCarnforth · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 102 students
- 553Nether Kellet Community Primary SchoolCarnforth · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 104 students
- 649Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolCarnforth · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 113 students
- 746Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary SchoolCarnforth · Local authority Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 290 students
- 836Burton Morewood CofE Primary SchoolCarnforth · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 165 students
- 930Carnforth High SchoolCarnforth · Academy Secondary39.8 Attainment 8 · 657 students
- 1029Arkholme Church of England Primary SchoolCarnforth · Local authority Primary42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 102 students
- 1124Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, CarnforthCarnforth · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 81 students
- 1212Carnforth Community Primary SchoolCarnforth · Local authority Primary29% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 99 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arnside National CofE School Carnforth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 92.1 Top 5% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 95 |
| 2 | Holme Primary School Carnforth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 89.2 Top 10% | 89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 122 |
| 3 | St Mary's CofE Primary School Carnforth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 67.6 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 220 |
| 4 | Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary School Carnforth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 63.3 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 102 |
| 5 | Nether Kellet Community Primary School Carnforth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 53.0 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 104 |
| 6 | Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School Carnforth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 49.2 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 113 |
| 7 | Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School Carnforth · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 45.7 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 290 |
| 8 | Burton Morewood CofE Primary School Carnforth · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 36.1 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 165 |
| 9 | Carnforth High School Carnforth · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 29.5 Lower 50% | 39.8 Attainment 8 | 657 |
| 10 | Arkholme Church of England Primary School Carnforth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 28.7 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 102 |
| 11 | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth Carnforth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 23.6 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81 |
| 12 | Carnforth Community Primary School Carnforth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 11.5 Lower 50% | 29% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 99 |
Other schools in Carnforth
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Yealand Church of England Primary School
Carnforth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
32 students
Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School
Carnforth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
22 students
Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Carnforth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
55 students
Compare the top 4 schools in Carnforth side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Carnforth?
Arnside National CofE School is the highest-ranked school in Carnforth with a Success Index (England) of 92.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Carnforth?
Carnforth has 15 schools (14 primary, 1 secondary) educating 2,259 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Carnforth?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Carnforth is 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.