The short version
Average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 327
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 47.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Midgley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Rutland Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0QJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNewtown Nursery School
Nursery · 360m away
West Street Community Primary School
Primary · 607m away
Colne Park High School
Secondary · 645m away
Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Colne Lord Street School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Nook School
Independent · 1.5km away
Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Park Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Park Primary School?
Park Primary School currently has 327 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Park Primary School take?
Park Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Park Primary School?
Park Primary School is in Colne, BB8 0QJ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Park Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Park Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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