Open Other Secondary Mixed

Carnforth High School

Kellet Road, Carnforth, LA5 9LS
Part of: THE BAY LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
685 Pupils
754 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
30.90% FSM %
320 Boys
365 Girls
About Carnforth High School

Located in Carnforth (LA5 9LS), Carnforth High School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Lancashire.

It has 685 pupils on roll. School capacity: 754. Current headteacher: Paul Stanisforth.

Data for Carnforth High School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Lancaster
Parliamentary Constituency Morecambe and Lunesdale
Ward Carnforth & Millhead
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE BAY LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-06-2018
UKPRN 10065390
URN 145082
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Michael Dudfield Chair of Local Governing Body 22/10/2020 21/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Janet Hamid Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jake Lydiate Local Governor 11/02/2026 10/02/2030 Elected by parents
Rev C Murgu Local Governor 10/06/2020 02/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Gary Potter Local Governor 13/09/2021 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr William James Proctor Local Governor 27/11/2019 26/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Phil Shaw Local Governor 10/06/2020 09/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Sowerby Local Governor 18/11/2020 17/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Staniforth Local Governor 01/06/2025 01/06/2029 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Nathan Wellwood Local Governor 11/02/2026 10/02/2030 Elected by school staff
Frequently Asked Questions
Carnforth High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Carnforth, Lancashire.
Carnforth High School has 685 pupils, with a capacity of 754.
Carnforth High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Carnforth High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Carnforth High School is Mr Paul Stanisforth.
Carnforth High School is at Kellet Road, Carnforth, LA5 9LS, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Carnforth High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Carnforth High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Paul Stanisforth
Kellet Road, Carnforth, LA5 9LS
Location
Quick Summary
URN 145082
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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