The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (120% full)
- 50% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 163
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 50%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Ms Debra Grogan
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Oxford Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8LF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPendle Vale College
Secondary · Very close
Pendle View Primary School
Special school · 379m away
Colne Gibfield School
Special school · 393m away
Castercliff Primary School
Primary · 393m away
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
Secondary · 456m away
Colne Primet Academy
Secondary · 711m away
Colne Primet Primary School
Primary · 841m away
Nelson Townhouse School
Special school · 888m away
Questions parents ask
What is Pendle Community High School & College's Ofsted rating?
Pendle Community High School & College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pendle Community High School & College?
Pendle Community High School & College currently has 163 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pendle Community High School & College take?
Pendle Community High School & College caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Pendle Community High School & College?
Pendle Community High School & College is in Nelson, BB9 8LF, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pendle Community High School & College have a sixth form?
Yes, Pendle Community High School & College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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