ASPIRE
On behalf of all the children and staff at West Craven High School, I am delighted to welcome you to our website. We hope it will give you a taste of our school which is at the heart of the local community.
As part of Pendle Education Trust and with help and guidance from Nelson and Colne College, the future of our school is bright. We are working hard to ensure we are raising academic achievement and giving students an exceptional educational experience.






Our core values of ASPIRE: Ambition, Supportive, Positivity, Independence, Resilience and Equality underpin all that we do in school. Selected by students, our core values promote our high expectations and aspirations, balanced with our highest level of care and support.
Our core values of ASPIRE: Ambition, Supportive, Positivity, Independence, Resilience and Equality underpin all that we do in school. Selected by students, our core values promote our high expectations and aspirations, balanced with our highest level of care and support.
Our core values of ASPIRE: Ambition, Supportive, Positivity, Independence, Resilience and Equality underpin all that we do in school. Selected by students, our core values promote our high expectations and aspirations, balanced with our highest level of care and support.
Our core values of ASPIRE: Ambition, Supportive, Positivity, Independence, Resilience and Equality underpin all that we do in school. Selected by students, our core values promote our high expectations and aspirations, balanced with our highest level of care and support.
Our core values of ASPIRE: Ambition, Supportive, Positivity, Independence, Resilience and Equality underpin all that we do in school. Selected by students, our core values promote our high expectations and aspirations, balanced with our highest level of care and support.

World Book Day is coming! As part of our celebrations, we're excited to welcome author Ash Dickinson to school on Tuesday 3rd March. Ash Dickinson is a poet, author, comedy performer and workshop facilitator. He will be visiting our library to talk to students about his book, his journey as a writer, and the power of reading and storytelling. We can't wait for our students to be inspired by a real-life author and celebrate their love of books!
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Year 7 Netball Team Celebrate First League Win! Our Year 7 Netball team started their league campaign in fantastic style with a 9–4 victory over Primet. Before the first whistle, the girls experienced a mix of excitement and nerves but as soon as play began, their focus and determination quickly took over. The team settled into the game confidently, taking an early lead thanks to some excellent shooting from Brooke. Throughout the match, every player demonstrated great teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship. Maryam was selected as the Opposition's Player of the Game, though it was a tough choice every member of the squad put in an outstanding effort. A special well done goes to the girls who were fasting and still gave it their all. Team: Maryam, Aisha, Brooke, Ruby, Jessica, Evie, Isabelle, Sasha, Zoya The team now looks ahead to their next fixture, an away game against Marsden Heights, scheduled for next week. We wish them the best of luckkeep up the brilliant work, girls!
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Easter Concert – You're Invited! We are delighted to invite all parents, carers, and families to our West Craven High School Easter Concert on Wednesday 11th March, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. This special event will feature a wonderful programme of live performances from our talented students, who have been working hard to prepare an exciting mix of musical pieces. From beautiful vocals to impressive instrumental work, it's set to be an uplifting celebration of their creativity and dedication. Free entry – no tickets needed! Simply come along, find a seat, and enjoy an hour of fantastic music. We encourage you to bring family and friends to support our young performers - your presence truly makes the evening memorable for them. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this joyful event together!
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Out of School Achievement Huge congratulations to Katie (Year 11) for her outstanding success at the Steel the Show Future Dance event in Sheffield on 22nd February! Katie danced her heart out and earned: 2nd place – Senior Jazz, "I Move On" 3rd place – Senior Lyrical, "You Can't Make Me Love You" We are incredibly proud of Katie's dedication, talent, and passion.
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This year, we are blessed to observe two special faith traditions at the same time. We wish all our children, staff, families, and community members a Blessed Lent and a warm Ramadan Mubarak. May this season of fasting, sacrifice, reflection, and preparation bring peace, unity, and spiritual growth to all who are celebrating.
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This funding will be used to purchase scientific calculators for students, ensuring they have the to...
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This inspiring competition encourages young writers aged 11–18 to imagine a better world and e...
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The runners - Izabella, Max, Callum, and Lola competed against an exceptionally strong field of athl...
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Students took part in a full programme of hands‑on workshops and interactive sessions, giving them t...
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Our last school newsletter for this half term is now live! In this edition, you'll find: Stars of the Week A curriculum update from Maths A curriculum update from Science Important information about the Year 11 mock exams Details of February half-term revision sessions Information about Year 10 work experience ...and much, much more! Please take a few minutes to have a read and see all the fantastic learning and achievements taking place across our school. You can access the newsletter here: https://www.westcraven.co.uk/page/?title=Parent+E%2DBulletin&pid=103
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Year 11 Mock Exams – Important Information We have shared a Mock Exam Information Booklet for our Year 11 students and families, which includes everything they need to prepare for upcoming mock exams in February and March. Inside the booklet you'll find: Mock exam timetable Revision timetable for February half-term Subject-by-subject revision guidance Topic lists for each subject Advice on what students should do after their mock exams Plus lots more helpful support We strongly encourage parents/carers and students to read this together to help ensure students are fully prepared. Click the link below to access the booklet: https://www.westcraven.co.uk/page/?title=Year+11&pid=96
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