I am delighted to welcome you to West Craven High School, a small secondary school with an incredible sense of community.

At West Craven our educational philosophy is summed up by our school motto ‘Ad Vitam Paramus’, meaning ‘We are preparing for life’. Our dedicated team of staff are committed to ensuring all students fulfil their potential and strive towards the academic or vocational career of their choice. Our small size ensures that all students are known, understood and cared for.

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.

Nurturing enquiring minds is at the heart of life and learning at West Craven. All students are encouraged to explore their individual talents and skills and helped to develop their own particular strengths. Here, learning does not stop at the door of the classroom and we believe strongly in the benefits of participation across a wide range of extra-curricular activities, after school clubs, sports teams, visits and leadership through the school student council.

In September 2016, West Craven High School joined the Pendle Education Trust and we work closely with the Pendle Education Trust team to drive forward our ambitious vision to raise academic achievement and give students an unrivalled educational experience in the Pendle area.

Please do contact me at school should you have any queries, arrange for a visit to see at first hand the amazing work of our students or follow us on Facebook - WestCravenHighSchool or Instagram - westcraven.barnoldswick

John Bates

Principal, West Craven High School