Colne Park High School, Colne
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Colne Park High School excels at making every pupil feel valued and included. The school has successfully improved behaviour and attendance through strong relationships and clear routines, creating a calm environment where pupils are keen to learn. Pupils have access to excellent enrichment opportunities including clubs, trips and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, helping them develop confidence and understand the wider world.
Key Strengths
- Safeguarding is effective with an open, positive culture where all pupils feel safe
- Attendance and behaviour have improved significantly with warm relationships between pupils and staff
- Inclusion is prioritised with effective support systems for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of clubs, trips and enrichment activities
- Pastoral support is highly effective and staff know pupils well as individuals
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching quality is inconsistent across subjects, meaning pupils do not always make the progress they are capable of
- Pupils' achievement in national examinations at key stage 4 is below national averages, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Teachers do not routinely check what pupils know or spot misconceptions
- Support for pupils who need help with writing and number skills is at an early stage
- Leaders lack clarity about the specific steps needed to drive improvements in exam achievement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
STEM club, debate club, LGBTQ+ club, sports clubs, journalism club, business club, Duke of Edinburgh Award, form leader and house leader roles, community volunteering opportunities
Colne Park High School has made significant improvements in attendance and behaviour, with pupils feeling safe and well-cared for. However, teaching quality remains inconsistent, and pupils' achievement in national examinations is below national averages.
At a Glance
32.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.5
Avg class size
46
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
989 pupils
1,075 capacity
86 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Colne
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Colne
Admissions Demand - Lancashire
Places available
14,786
Applications
13,820
Got 1st preference
86.3%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Lancashire (2025/26)
Inspection History(4)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.54007%
Overall absence
30.52729%
Persistent absence
1,081
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Colne Park High School
Park Primary School
Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
West Street Community Primary School
Colne Lord Street School
Laneshaw Bridge Primary
Trawden Forest Primary School
Colne Primet Primary School
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