What did Ofsted judge Arkholme Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Arkholme Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Arkholme Church of England Primary School?

Arkholme Church of England Primary School has 102 pupils on roll.

What ages does Arkholme Church of England Primary School take?

Arkholme Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Arkholme Church of England Primary School located?

Arkholme Church of England Primary School is located in Carnforth, LA6 1AU, Lancashire.

How do I apply to Arkholme Church of England Primary School?

Arkholme Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Arkholme Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Arkholme Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Arkholme Church of England Primary School?

When Arkholme Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children — This means a 'looked after child' or a child who was previously 'looked after' but ceased to be looked after because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Special medical or social circumstances — Children with special medical or social circumstances affecting the child where these needs can only be met at this school. Professional supporting evidence from a professional, e.g. a doctor, psychologist, social worker, is essential if admission is to be made under the criterion for special medical or social circumstances, and such evidence must set out the particular reasons why the school in question is the only school where these needs can be met and the difficulties which would be caused if the child had to attend another school. Parents must submit this evidence to the school by 15th January 2027; 3. Sibling within parishes — Children whose parents live within the civil parishes of Arkholme, Gressingham and Whittington, including the extended catchment: Relationship as brother or sister to a pupil already attending the school at the time of application and admission. Siblings include step, half, foster, adopted brothers and sisters living at the same address, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 14 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applicants for the available places within a category, then the distance between the Ordnance Survey address points for the school and the home measured in a straight line will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones. This address point is within the body of the property and usually located at its centre. Where two addresses have the same distance, or the cut-off point is for addresses within the same building, then the Local Authority's system of a random draw will determine which address(es) receive the offer(s).

What is the largest ethnic background at Arkholme Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 96.1% of pupils at Arkholme Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Arkholme Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children — This means a 'looked after child' or a child who was previously 'looked after' but ceased to be looked after because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Special medical or social circumstances — Children with special medical or social circumstances affecting the child where these needs can only be met at this school. Professional supporting evidence from a professional, e.g. a doctor, psychologist, social worker, is essential if admission is to be made under the criterion for special medical or social circumstances, and such evidence must set out the particular reasons why the school in question is the only school where these needs can be met and the difficulties which would be caused if the child had to attend another school. Parents must submit this evidence to the school by 15th January 2027.
3Sibling within parishes — Children whose parents live within the civil parishes of Arkholme, Gressingham and Whittington, including the extended catchment: Relationship as brother or sister to a pupil already attending the school at the time of application and admission. Siblings include step, half, foster, adopted brothers and sisters living at the same address.
4Faith worship within parishes — Children with a parent/guardian worshipping at a church which is in full membership of Churches together in England or the Evangelical Alliance. 'Parental worshipping' is normally taken to mean a minimum of monthly attendance at church at public worship for over at least six months prior to 1st September 2025.
5Any other children within parishes — Any other children (whose parents live within the civil parishes of Arkholme, Gressingham and Whittington, including the extended catchment).
6Sibling outside parishes — Children whose parents live outside the parishes who have a sibling attending the school on the date of application and on the date of admission; Siblings include step, half, foster, adopted brothers and sisters living at the same address.
7Faith worship outside parishes — Children with a parent/guardian who worships at a church which is in full membership of Churches Together in England or the Evangelical Alliance; 'Parental worshipping' is normally taken to mean a minimum of monthly attendance at church at public worship for over at least six months prior to 1st September 2025.
8Other children outside parishes — Other children (whose parents live outside the parishes).
4Other children — Other children.

If two applications tie: Where there are more applicants for the available places within a category, then the distance between the Ordnance Survey address points for the school and the home measured in a straight line will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones. This address point is within the body of the property and usually located at its centre. Where two addresses have the same distance, or the cut-off point is for addresses within the same building, then the Local Authority's system of a random draw will determine which address(es) receive the offer(s).

After admitting all children with an Education Health and Care Plan naming the school, the Governing Board will allocate places using the listed criteria in order of priority. Applications require completion of a Supplementary Information Form to be considered against faith criteria; failure to do so results in the application being considered against lower priority criteria.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Arkholme Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Arkholme Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Arkholme Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Arkholme Church of England Primary School?: Arkholme Church of England Primary School has 102 pupils on roll.
What ages does Arkholme Church of England Primary School take?: Arkholme Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Arkholme Church of England Primary School located?: Arkholme Church of England Primary School is located in Carnforth, LA6 1AU, Lancashire.
How do I apply to Arkholme Church of England Primary School?: Arkholme Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Arkholme Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Arkholme Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Arkholme Church of England Primary School?: When Arkholme Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children — This means a 'looked after child' or a child who was previously 'looked after' but ceased to be looked after because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Special medical or social circumstances — Children with special medical or social circumstances affecting the child where these needs can only be met at this school. Professional supporting evidence from a professional, e.g. a doctor, psychologist, social worker, is essential if admission is to be made under the criterion for special medical or social circumstances, and such evidence must set out the particular reasons why the school in question is the only school where these needs can be met and the difficulties which would be caused if the child had to attend another school. Parents must submit this evidence to the school by 15th January 2027; 3. Sibling within parishes — Children whose parents live within the civil parishes of Arkholme, Gressingham and Whittington, including the extended catchment: Relationship as brother or sister to a pupil already attending the school at the time of application and admission. Siblings include step, half, foster, adopted brothers and sisters living at the same address, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 14 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applicants for the available places within a category, then the distance between the Ordnance Survey address points for the school and the home measured in a straight line will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones. This address point is within the body of the property and usually located at its centre. Where two addresses have the same distance, or the cut-off point is for addresses within the same building, then the Local Authority's system of a random draw will determine which address(es) receive the offer(s).
What is the largest ethnic background at Arkholme Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 96.1% of pupils at Arkholme Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Arkholme Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children — This means a 'looked after child' or a child who was previously 'looked after' but ceased to be looked after because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Special medical or social circumstances — Children with special medical or social circumstances affecting the child where these needs can only be met at this school. Professional supporting evidence from a professional, e.g. a doctor, psychologist, social worker, is essential if admission is to be made under the criterion for special medical or social circumstances, and such evidence must set out the particular reasons why the school in question is the only school where these needs can be met and the difficulties which would be caused if the child had to attend another school. Parents must submit this evidence to the school by 15th January 2027.
3Sibling within parishes — Children whose parents live within the civil parishes of Arkholme, Gressingham and Whittington, including the extended catchment: Relationship as brother or sister to a pupil already attending the school at the time of application and admission. Siblings include step, half, foster, adopted brothers and sisters living at the same address.
4Faith worship within parishes — Children with a parent/guardian worshipping at a church which is in full membership of Churches together in England or the Evangelical Alliance. 'Parental worshipping' is normally taken to mean a minimum of monthly attendance at church at public worship for over at least six months prior to 1st September 2025.
5Any other children within parishes — Any other children (whose parents live within the civil parishes of Arkholme, Gressingham and Whittington, including the extended catchment).
6Sibling outside parishes — Children whose parents live outside the parishes who have a sibling attending the school on the date of application and on the date of admission; Siblings include step, half, foster, adopted brothers and sisters living at the same address.
7Faith worship outside parishes — Children with a parent/guardian who worships at a church which is in full membership of Churches Together in England or the Evangelical Alliance; 'Parental worshipping' is normally taken to mean a minimum of monthly attendance at church at public worship for over at least six months prior to 1st September 2025.
8Other children outside parishes — Other children (whose parents live outside the parishes).
4Other children — Other children.

Arkholme Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Arkholme Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Arkholme Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Arkholme Church of England Primary School?: Arkholme Church of England Primary School has 102 pupils on roll.
What ages does Arkholme Church of England Primary School take?: Arkholme Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Arkholme Church of England Primary School located?: Arkholme Church of England Primary School is located in Carnforth, LA6 1AU, Lancashire.
How do I apply to Arkholme Church of England Primary School?: Arkholme Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Arkholme Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Arkholme Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Arkholme Church of England Primary School?: When Arkholme Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children — This means a 'looked after child' or a child who was previously 'looked after' but ceased to be looked after because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Special medical or social circumstances — Children with special medical or social circumstances affecting the child where these needs can only be met at this school. Professional supporting evidence from a professional, e.g. a doctor, psychologist, social worker, is essential if admission is to be made under the criterion for special medical or social circumstances, and such evidence must set out the particular reasons why the school in question is the only school where these needs can be met and the difficulties which would be caused if the child had to attend another school. Parents must submit this evidence to the school by 15th January 2027; 3. Sibling within parishes — Children whose parents live within the civil parishes of Arkholme, Gressingham and Whittington, including the extended catchment: Relationship as brother or sister to a pupil already attending the school at the time of application and admission. Siblings include step, half, foster, adopted brothers and sisters living at the same address, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 14 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applicants for the available places within a category, then the distance between the Ordnance Survey address points for the school and the home measured in a straight line will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones. This address point is within the body of the property and usually located at its centre. Where two addresses have the same distance, or the cut-off point is for addresses within the same building, then the Local Authority's system of a random draw will determine which address(es) receive the offer(s).
What is the largest ethnic background at Arkholme Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 96.1% of pupils at Arkholme Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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