Colne Lord Street School
83%
Capacity
347
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About Colne Lord Street School
Colne Lord Street School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Pendle community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 347 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Colne Lord Street School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gaynor Canty, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5706th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 33 in Pendle.
Colne Lord Street School is a popular choice with families — it received 81 applications for 26 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Colne Lord Street School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Athletics, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 48.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Pendle, Colne Lord Street 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Lord Street, Colne, Pendle, BB8 9AR |
| Headteacher | Gaynor Canty |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 347 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 48.1% |
| School Capacity | 347 / 420 (83% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5706th of 13,686
Nationally
827th of 2,065
In North West
15th of 33
In Pendle
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
66%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
81
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lord Street, Colne
Pendle, BB8 9AR
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