Arnside National CofE School is a mainstream primary school in Carnforth, Westmorland and Furness, for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 10 of its 95 pupils (10.5%) were getting SEN support and 5 (5.3%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 95 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Westmorland and Furness.
10.5% get SEN support
10 of 95 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
5.3% have an EHC plan
5 of 95 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 95 (places for 168)
- Headteacher
- Mr Nick Sharp
- Part of
- Arnside National Church of England School
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 8.4% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Westmorland and Furness
- School reference (URN)
- 137686
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Westmorland and Furness council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, June 2024
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Church Hill, Arnside, Carnforth, LA5 0DW
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- SwitchED2 Independent · Ages 9–18 1.7 miles
- Bleasdale School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 2.2 miles
- Carnforth Community Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 5.7 miles
- Morecambe Bay Community Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 9.0 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Storth CofE School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 11.4%, EHC plans 10.2% 1.4 miles
- Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 3.6%, EHC plans 9.1% 2.1 miles
- Beetham CofE Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 7.8%, EHC plans 3.9% 2.4 miles
All mainstream schools in Westmorland and Furness SEND schools in Westmorland and Furness
Questions about Arnside National CofE School
How many pupils at Arnside National CofE School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 10 of the 95 pupils (10.5%) were getting SEN support and 5 (5.3%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Arnside National CofE School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Arnside National CofE School?
Through Westmorland and Furness council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Arnside National CofE School?
You can ask for Arnside National CofE School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Arnside National CofE School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Carnforth Community Primary School, about 5.7 miles away.
Where is Arnside National CofE School?
Church Hill, Arnside, Carnforth, LA5 0DW, in Westmorland and Furness.
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