Colne Primet Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Dent Street Colne Lancashire BB8 8JF |
| Phone | 01282863970 |
| Reference Number | 139130 |
Colne Primet Academy is currently rated as requiring improvement across several key areas, primarily in the quality of education, behavior, and leadership. Despite this, the school demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering a positive environment for learning, with pupils generally feeling happy and safe. The school has made notable progress in raising expectations for all pupils, particularly disadvantaged students, who are achieving better outcomes than in previous years. However, challenges remain, especially with curriculum delivery and attendance, which continue to impede some students’ success.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 858 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.82%
Girls: 49.18% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 37.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 93 | 75 | 168 |
| 8 | 89 | 77 | 166 |
| 9 | 84 | 96 | 180 |
| 10 | 81 | 91 | 172 |
| 11 | 89 | 83 | 172 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 47.3% |
| Pakistani | 35.1% |
| White, Other | 7.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| African | 0.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 15 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 10 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jun 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Feb 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils express strong advocacy for their school and embrace the improvements made.
- The school has fostered strong and positive relationships among pupils and staff.
- There is a clear commitment to supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- The curriculum has been significantly improved in most subjects to ensure breadth and ambition.
- Many pupils, including those learning English as an additional language, report success and progression.
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff lack confidence in delivering the curriculum effectively.
- Inconsistent use of assessment strategies may lead to pupils developing knowledge gaps.
- Older pupils do not read as well as they should, which affects their overall learning.
- Some pupils have low attendance, impacting their learning opportunities.
- A minority of pupils exhibit negative attitudes towards learning, which disrupts others.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 35.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 24.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 37.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 199 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 266 | 15 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Colne Primet Primary School
Tatton Street, Tatton St. Colne Bb8 8je, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JE |
0.09 miles |
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Pendle View Primary School
Gibfield Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JT |
0.21 miles |
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Castercliff Primary School
Marsden Hall Road North, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8JJ |
0.57 miles |
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Colne Lord Street School
Lord Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9AR |
0.67 miles |
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Walton Lane Nursery School
Walton Lane, Nelson, BB9 8BP |
0.76 miles |
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West Street Community Primary School
West Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0HW |
0.98 miles |
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Bradley Primary School
Dover Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7RF |
0.98 miles |
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Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy
Trent Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0NX |
1.03 miles |
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Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson
Holland Place, Off Reedyford Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8HD |
1.03 miles |
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Newtown Nursery School
West Street, Colne, BB8 0HP |
1.15 miles |
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Bradley Nursery School
Bradley Road East, Nelson, BB9 7QH |
1.15 miles |
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Walverden Primary School
Bracewell Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0TL |
1.18 miles |
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Barrowford School
Rushton Street, Barrowford, Barrowford Primary School, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6EA |
1.19 miles |
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Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Leeds Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9TQ |
1.2 miles |
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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Red Lane, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 7JR |
1.34 miles |
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Park Primary School
Rutland Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0QJ |
1.36 miles |
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McMillan Nursery School
Railway Street, Nelson, BB9 9AG |
1.45 miles |
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Al-Ikhlaas Primary School
35 Norfolk Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7SY |
1.47 miles |
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Whitefield Infant School and Nursery
Every Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7HF |
1.55 miles |
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Lomeshaye Junior School
Norfolk Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7SY |
1.59 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
Gibfield Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JT |
0.2 miles |
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Pendle Community High School & College
Oxford Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8LF |
0.44 miles |
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Pendle Vale College
Oxford Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8LF |
0.51 miles |
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The Nook School
Knotts Lane, Colne, BB8 8HH |
0.73 miles |
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East Lancashire Learning Group
Scotland Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7YT |
1.39 miles |
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Edenfield Girls' High School
Brunswick Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0PQ |
1.4 miles |
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Grow Independent School
Lower Clough Business Centre, Pendle Street, Barrowford, Lancashire, BB9 8PH |
1.41 miles |
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Colne Park High School
Venables Avenue, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 7DP |
1.68 miles |
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Marsden Heights Community College
Edge End Lane, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0PR |
2.08 miles |
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Silver Birch School
Briercliffe Road, Harle Syke, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2HA |
2.74 miles |
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Rosa House School
Bronte Farm, Halifax Road, Briercliffe, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 3RB |
2.8 miles |
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Compass Community School Lancashire
Bend Hill Farm, Granville Street, Briercliffe, Burnley, BB10 2RA |
2.96 miles |
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Sir John Thursby Community College
Eastern Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT |
3.38 miles |
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Ridgewood Community High School
Eastern Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT |
3.41 miles |
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Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Ormerod Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 3AA |
4.16 miles |
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Olive High Boys
Ormerod Road (Entrance Via Shorey Bank), Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2RU |
4.35 miles |
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Olive High
Shorey Bank, Burnley, BB11 2RY |
4.39 miles |
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West Craven High School
Kelbrook Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5TB |
4.39 miles |
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Burnley College
Princess Way, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0AN |
4.44 miles |
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Lincoln House School
25-27 Clifton Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0QZ |
4.71 miles |