East Lancashire Learning Group

About East Lancashire Learning Group

East Lancashire Learning Group is a state-funded 16-99 mixed secondary school in Pendle, part of Lancashire local authority. The school operates with a capacity of 236 pupils at key stage 5, and its most recent data shows it is full, indicating strong local demand for its post-16 provision. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is not provided in the data, but the school sits within a Lancashire context where the average Progress 8 score for the local authority is -0.11, suggesting a broadly average intake profile compared with national benchmarks. The school’s religious character is listed as 'Does not apply', and it does not have a formal admissions policy tied to faith. With a headteacher in place and a clear focus on 16-19 education, the school serves a diverse range of learners, including adults, given its age range extending to 99. The lack of an oversubscription metric in the data makes it difficult to gauge exact competition for places, but the full pupil count implies the school is meeting a clear local need.

In its most recent key stage 5 results for the 2023/24 academic year, East Lancashire Learning Group achieved a progress score of 0.27, which is rated as 'Above average' by the Department for Education. This places the school well ahead of the Lancashire local authority average Progress 8 score of -0.11, indicating that students here make stronger academic progress than their peers in similar settings across the county. The average points per entry stood at 33.92, equivalent to a C+ grade, and the best three A-levels averaged 34 points, also a C+. The proportion of students achieving AAB or higher in at least two facilitating subjects was 10%, which is modest but reflects the school’s inclusive intake. The value-added confidence interval ranges from 0.19 to 0.35, confirming that the above-average progress is statistically significant. The school does not publish data on maths or English progress at key stage 5, but the overall progress banding is a clear positive signal for parents considering post-16 options.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a library, science labs, art studios, music rooms, a sports hall, and a swimming pool, which supports a varied extracurricular programme. Sports on offer include cricket, hockey, netball, martial arts, dance, basketball, and rugby, while clubs such as Young Enterprise, art club, book club, drama, choir, and eco club provide enrichment beyond the classroom. The school also has a chapel, which may be used for assemblies or community events. For families considering post-16 education in Pendle, East Lancashire Learning Group presents a strong option for students who have made solid progress at GCSE and are looking for a school that adds clear value at A-level. Its above-average progress rating and full roll suggest it is a well-regarded local choice, particularly for those who want a non-faith, co-educational environment with a wide age range and strong extracurricular offer.

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