The short version
Average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 48% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 347
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 48.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- APEX COLLABORATIVE TRUST
- Head
- Ms Gaynor Canty (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Lord Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9AR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWest Street Community Primary School
Primary · 730m away
Colne Primet Primary School
Primary · 959m away
Newtown Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
Colne Primet Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
The Nook School
Independent · 1.2km away
Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Colne Lord Street School a selective school?
No. Colne Lord Street School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Colne Lord Street School's Ofsted rating?
Colne Lord Street School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Colne Lord Street School?
Colne Lord Street School currently has 347 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Colne Lord Street School take?
Colne Lord Street School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Colne Lord Street School?
Colne Lord Street School is in Colne, BB8 9AR, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Colne Lord Street School have a sixth form?
No, Colne Lord Street School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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