West Craven High School
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–16 · 528 pupils · Barnoldswick
The council’s dates, for reference
West Craven High School sets its own term dates. These are Lancashire’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2026 / 27
Checked 31 August 2026Term
Autumn term
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
109 days
Half term
October half term
Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026
5 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 19 December 2026 to Sunday, 3 January 2027
16 days
Term
Spring term
Monday, 4 January 2027 to Thursday, 25 March 2027
81 days
Half term
February half term
Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Sunday, 11 April 2027
17 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 12 April 2027 to Wednesday, 21 July 2027
101 days
Half term
May half term
Monday, 31 May 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027
5 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Thursday, 22 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
41 days
Next up: October half term, 26 October 2026.
Read from lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/school-t. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
Last checked 31 August 2026
About West Craven High School
West Craven High School is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 16 in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, with 528 pupils.
TypeAcademy converter
PhaseSecondary
CouncilLancashire
Pupils528 of 845 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
Opened1 September 2016
URN142856
Websitewww.westcraven.co.uk
From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.
Nearby schools
Children at more than one school? These are the closest.
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School
0.1 mi · Primary
Gisburn Road Community Primary School
0.6 mi · Primary
Salterforth Primary School
0.6 mi · Primary
Coates Lane Primary School
0.6 mi · Primary
St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy
0.7 mi · Primary
Kelbrook Primary School
1.6 mi · Primary
Where it is
Kelbrook RoadBarnoldswick
Lancashire
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