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Carnforth High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 670 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In December 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Bay Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Central Lancaster High School, Morecambe Bay Academy, Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy and Longridge High School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Environment.
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Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates are very high and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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