Carnforth Community Primary School vs Carnforth High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 545 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carnforth Community Primary School
Carnforth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
99 students
Carnforth High School
Carnforth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
657 students
| Measure | Carnforth Community Primary School Carnforth, North West | Carnforth High School Carnforth, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2141 of 2,286 | #353 of 536 |
| National rank | #15101 of 15,697 | #2979 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 99 | 657 |
| Pupils on roll | 99 | 657 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 32% |
| Capacity filled | 81.8% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.36 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Carnforth | Carnforth |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.carnforthprimary.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.carnforthhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Carnforth High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.5 vs 11.5).
- •Carnforth High School is the larger school with 657 students compared with 99.
- •Carnforth Community Primary School is a local authority school while Carnforth High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carnforth Community Primary School better than Carnforth High School?
On the Success Index (England), Carnforth High School ranks higher (29.5 vs 11.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carnforth Community Primary School and Carnforth High School?
About 545 m in a straight line, between Carnforth and Carnforth in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carnforth Community Primary School: 99. Carnforth High School: 657. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carnforth Community Primary School and Carnforth High School rank in North West?
Carnforth Community Primary School is 2141st of 2,286 and Carnforth High School is 353rd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).