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Colne Park High School

Pendle, BB8 7DPSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
Progress 8
-0.25
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
183 1st-choice / 189 places
Ranking
#2,122
of 3,141 nationally

About Colne Park High School

Colne Park High School is a mixed secondary in Pendle, Lancashire, currently educating 1,031 pupils against a capacity of 1,075, so it is running very close to full. The proportion of students eligible for free school meals stands at 30.9%, significantly above the national average and a clear indicator that the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 407 applications for 189 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.15, with 183 first-preference offers made. That level of competition suggests the school is well-regarded locally, despite not being a selective or faith school — its religious character is listed as 'Does not apply'. The headteacher is Catherine Eulert, and the school caters for pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form or nursery provision.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressVenables Avenue, Colne, Pendle, BB8 7DP
HeadteacherCatherine Eulert
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils1,031
Free School Meals (FSM)30.9%
School Capacity1,031 / 1,075 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (23 Feb 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Nov 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryDining HallAstro TurfSixth Form CentreScience LabsTheatreSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

FootballGymnasticsSwimmingAthleticsRugbyRoundersCricketHockey

Clubs & Activities

ChessDebateGardeningNewspaperArt ClubBook ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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