Laneshaw Bridge Primary, Colne

From the headteacher's welcome: "Laneshaw Bridge Primary School is situated in a beautiful village in Pendle. We have been rated outstanding by Ofsted and operate in one of the newest purpose built primary settings in the area. We aspire to develop ambitious, confident children with unrivalled knowledge and skills to achieve their dreams."

Coming up: an open evening on Tuesday 3 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Laneshaw Bridge Primary reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (93% in reading, 89% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put Laneshaw Bridge Primary as their first choice and 81 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Laneshaw Bridge Primary are Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 78% reading, 70% maths); Trawden Forest Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths); Park Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 70% reading, 72% maths); and Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 63% reading, 70% maths).

Laneshaw Bridge Primary's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

Laneshaw Bridge Primary is one of 5 schools run by Apex Collaborative Trust, an academy trust.

11.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 29 pupils (14.2%) received SEN support and 4 (2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Colne Rail Station, about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kingsley Road (by), 160 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 10 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, burglary and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109).

In 2024/25, Laneshaw Bridge Primary issued 9 suspensions, 4.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.