The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 58% 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
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 192
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 57.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Miss Sarah Watson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
West Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0HW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNewtown Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Park Primary School
Primary · 607m away
Colne Lord Street School
Primary · 730m away
The Nook School
Independent · 1.0km away
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Colne Park High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Colne Primet Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Colne Primet Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is West Street Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
West Street Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Street Community Primary School?
West Street Community Primary School currently has 192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Street Community Primary School take?
West Street Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Street Community Primary School?
West Street Community Primary School is in Colne, BB8 0HW, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Street Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, West Street Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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