West Craven High School

A reminder that it is GCSE Results Day this Thursday. Results will be available for collection on: Thursday 20 August 2026 Time: 8.30am – 10.30am Location: Main Hall Students are encouraged to collect their results in person. Members of staff will be available throughout the morning to provide support, advice and guidance regarding post-16 education, training and employment opportunities. Further information can be found here: https://www.westcraven.co.uk/page/?title=Letters&pid=73

If your child will be in Year 6 in September, you can book a place at our Open Event here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993915505953?

If your child will be using a school bus in September, you can find the summer 2026 timetable (WCHS on page 34) on this page of our website: https://www.westcraven.co.uk/page/?title=Transport&pid=84 You can also find out more information, including what to do if your child leaves something on a school bus, here: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-transport/

If your child is already receiving Free School Meals and will be Years 8-11 in September, there is nothing you need to do. The Local Authority already holds your information and will automatically check your child's eligibility ahead of their return to school in September 2026. If your child has not been receiving a free school meal, please read the information below. From September 2026, the Government is extending eligibility for Free School Meals. This means that more families may now qualify for support, even if they have not previously been eligible. You can find out if you are eligible here: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/schools-and-education/free-school-meals/#2.-eligibility What this means for you If your household income is lower, your child may now be entitled to free school meals at school Schools receive additional funding (known as Pupil Premium) for every eligible child, which is used to support learning, resources and enrichment opportunities Even if your child prefers a packed lunch, applying can still bring valuable benefits to both your child and the school What you need to do If you think you may now be eligible, we strongly encourage you to submit an application before the start of the academic year. Applications are quick, confidential and securely processed. You can apply online here: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/schools-and-education/free-school-meals/#3.-apply If your child is already receiving Free School Meals, you do not need to reapply Why it's important to apply Ensures your child receives all the support they are entitled to Helps the school access additional funding to support pupils May provide access to further support, such as help with trips or activities Find out more here: https://www.westcraven.co.uk/page/?title=Catering+and+Free+School+Meals&pid=83

If your child will be in Year 6 in September, you can book a place at our Open Event here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/west-craven-high-school-open-evening-tickets-1993915505953

We would like to wish all our families a wonderful summer break and remind you that school reopens on Thursday 3 September. Students in Year 7 should arrive for 8.40am, and students in all other year groups should arrive for 9.00am. Thank you for all of your support this year.

Alumni Success! We are incredibly proud to congratulate former West Craven High School student Dr Samantha Kendall on graduating from Manchester Medical School and officially becoming a doctor. This remarkable achievement is the result of five years of hard work, dedication and determination. Samantha's journey is an inspiration to our current students and a wonderful example of what can be achieved through perseverance and commitment. Everyone at West Craven High School is delighted to celebrate this milestone and wishes Dr Kendall every success as she begins the next chapter of her medical career. Congratulations, Dr Samantha Kendall! #WestCravenHighSchool #AlumniSuccess #FutureDoctor #ManchesterMedicalSchool #ProudMoment #CongratulationsDrKendall

Sports Day 2026 What a fantastic day at our West Craven High School Sports Day! It was incredible to see our students giving their all, showing determination, resilience and outstanding sportsmanship throughout the day. The support from teammates and the encouragement shown across every event made for a brilliant atmosphere, with everyone coming together and working hard for their teams. A huge well done to every student who took part you should all be incredibly proud of your effort, enthusiasm and teamwork. Thank you to our staff for helping make the day such a success. Congratulations to everyone involved!

Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Completed! Well done to our Year 10 students who successfully completed their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh expedition on 17–18 July. Students trekked from Padiham to Barley before making their way back to Barnoldswick over the Weets, camping overnight at Whitehough Camp School. We were delighted with the attitude, resilience and commitment shown by all of the pupils throughout the challenge. They will now continue working towards completing the remaining sections of their qualification over the summer. A huge thank you to Mr Cameron, Mrs Swinscoe and Mr Whittle for supporting the expedition and helping to make it such a success.