The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 49% 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 187
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 49.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Mark Ariss (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Tatton Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmColne Primet Academy
Secondary · Very close
Colne Gibfield School
Special school · 458m away
Pendle View Primary School
Special school · 462m away
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
Secondary · 472m away
Pendle Community High School & College
Special school · 841m away
Pendle Vale College
Secondary · 952m away
Colne Lord Street School
Primary · 959m away
Castercliff Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Colne Primet Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Colne Primet Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Colne Primet Primary School?
Colne Primet Primary School currently has 187 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Colne Primet Primary School take?
Colne Primet Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Colne Primet Primary School?
Colne Primet Primary School is in Colne, BB8 8JE, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Colne Primet Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Colne Primet Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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