Schools in Carnforth
There are 18 schools in Carnforth on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 15 primary and 1 secondary schools, across 3 local authorities. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Carnforth (15)
- Arkholme Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LA6 1AU
- Arnside National CofE SchoolAcademy converter · LA5 0DW
- Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LA5 8DT
- Burton Morewood CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · LA6 1ND
- Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LA5 9LJ
- Carnforth Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · LA5 9LQ
- Holme Primary SchoolCommunity school · LA6 1QA
- Ingleton Primary SchoolCommunity school · LA6 3DY
- Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LA6 2RE
- Nether Kellet Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · LA6 1HH
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, CarnforthAcademy converter · LA5 9LS
- Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LA6 1BN
- Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LA5 0RF
- St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LA6 2DN
- Yealand Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LA5 9SU
Secondary schools in Carnforth (1)
- Carnforth High SchoolAcademy converter · LA5 9LS
Other phases in Carnforth (2)
- Bleasdale SchoolCommunity special school · LA5 0RG
- Underley Garden SchoolOther independent special school · LA6 2DZ
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Carnforth?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 18 open schools with a Carnforth address (as of 5 June 2026), including 15 primary and 1 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Carnforth guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Carnforth?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.