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Colne Lord Street School

Pendle, BB8 9ARPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#5,706
of 13,686 nationally

About Colne Lord Street School

Colne Lord Street School is a state primary in Pendle, Lancashire, and its intake tells a clear story about the community it serves. With 347 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is not at full occupancy, but demand is notably high: for the 2025/26 academic year, there were 81 total applications for just 26 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.12. First-preference applications alone (27) exceeded the available places, meaning a significant number of families who wanted a spot didn’t get one. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 48.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools and signals a high level of socio-economic disadvantage in the local area. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and serves children from ages 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision. Gaynor Canty has been the headteacher since at least the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLord Street, Colne, Pendle, BB8 9AR
HeadteacherGaynor Canty
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils347
Free School Meals (FSM)48.1%
School Capacity347 / 420 (83% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballRoundersAthleticsNetballTennisCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaChoirChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysical

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Colne Lord Street School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.