Trawden Forest Primary School, Colne

In its own words: "I am very proud to be able to share with you the wonderful opportunities we offer here at Trawden Forest Primary School. Thank you for taking the time to view the fantastic learning that takes place and the wide variety of experiences that we offer."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026, an open day on Friday 13 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 16 April 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Trawden Forest Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 78% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 30 families put Trawden Forest Primary School as their first choice and 86 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Trawden Forest Primary School are Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 78% reading, 70% maths); Park Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 70% reading, 72% maths); West Street Community Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 62% reading, 62% maths); and Laneshaw Bridge Primary (1.4 miles, Outstanding, 92% reading, 85% maths).

Trawden Forest Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The nearest railway station is Colne Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dean Street (by), 170 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 8 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109).

In 2024/25, Trawden Forest Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 2.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.