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Pendle Primary Academy

Pendle, BB9 5AWPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2026
KS2 Results
51%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
47 1st-choice / 47 places
Ranking
#10,403
of 13,686 nationally

About Pendle Primary Academy

Pendle Primary Academy is a mixed state primary school in the Lancashire authority, currently operating at full capacity with 423 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. The school serves a community with a notably high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 29.6%, well above the national average for primary schools. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 79 applications for 47 places, with all 47 first-preference applicants receiving offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.68. This suggests the school is a popular first choice among local families, despite operating in a local authority where only 31 out of 480 primary schools hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated alternative, Whitefield Infant School and Nursery, is 1.8 kilometres away, which may further concentrate local demand on Pendle Primary.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWalter Street, Nelson, Pendle, BB9 5AW
HeadteacherSimon Thompson
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils423
Free School Meals (FSM)29.6%
School Capacity423 / 420 (101% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Mar 2022
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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, 16 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomICT SuiteMusic RoomsArt StudiosGymnasiumForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballSwimmingCross CountryAthleticsDanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubDramaScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:10

Source: pendleprimaryacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pendle Primary Academy

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