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Colne Primet Primary School

Pendle, BB8 8JEPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
34%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
#13,022
of 13,686 nationally

About Colne Primet Primary School

Colne Primet Primary School is a mixed state primary in Pendle, Lancashire, that currently educates 187 pupils against a capacity of 210, meaning it has some room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 49.2%, which is notably high compared with the national average for primary schools and reflects the school's role in a community with significant socio-economic challenges. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 46 applications for 30 places, with 20 first-preference applications for those 30 spots, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.3. This suggests that local families actively seek out Colne Primet, despite the school not being the most academically selective option in the area. The school is led by headteacher Mark Ariss and has no religious character, nursery provision, or sixth form, focusing entirely on the 4-11 age range.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressTatton Street, Colne, Pendle, BB8 8JE
HeadteacherMark Ariss
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils187
Free School Meals (FSM)49.2%
School Capacity187 / 210 (89% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 25 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Playing FieldsMusic RoomsSensory RoomArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolSports HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballTennisGymnasticsCricketFootballDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingFilm ClubChessChoirDramaEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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