Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
98%
Capacity
186
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Pendle community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 186 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 189 places).
Ofsted has rated Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrew Embley-Peers, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4869th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 33 in Pendle.
Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 76 applications for 24 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Forest School, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Athletics, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Science Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Pendle, Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Bent Lane, Colne, Pendle, BB8 7AA |
| Headteacher | Andrew Embley-Peers |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 186 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.8% |
| School Capacity | 186 / 189 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 12 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
4869th of 13,686
Nationally
704th of 2,065
In North West
11th of 33
In Pendle
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
68%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
76
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bent Lane, Colne
Pendle, BB8 7AA
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