The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 11.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Stinchon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Dean Street, Trawden, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8RN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmColne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Park Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Newtown Nursery School
Nursery · 2.0km away
The Nook School
Independent · 2.1km away
West Street Community Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Laneshaw Bridge Primary
Primary · 2.2km away
Colne Park High School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Trawden Forest Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Trawden Forest Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Trawden Forest Primary School?
Trawden Forest Primary School currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Trawden Forest Primary School take?
Trawden Forest Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Trawden Forest Primary School?
Trawden Forest Primary School is in Colne, BB8 8RN, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Trawden Forest Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Trawden Forest Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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