Apex Collaborative Trust
Apex Collaborative Trust is an academy trust running 5 schools (3 primary and 2 secondary) in Lancashire and North Yorkshire.
Of its 3 schools with a graded Ofsted inspection, 100% are rated Good or Outstanding (1 outstanding, 2 good).
1 of its schools have been inspected under Ofsted's new report cards: 0 of their 6 graded areas were strong or exceptional, and 3 need attention or urgent improvement.
The trust is registered at Companies House as company 11121514, incorporated in 2017.
Sources: DfE GIAS and performance data, Ofsted, Companies House.
Schools in Apex Collaborative Trust
| School | Phase | Area | Inspection | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacko Primary School | Primary | Nelson | - | KS2 88% |
| Colne Lord Street School | Primary | Colne | Good (2023) | KS2 73% |
| Colne Park High School | Secondary | Colne | Report card: 0/6 strong, 3 need attention | A8 38.0 |
| Laneshaw Bridge Primary | Primary | Colne | Outstanding (2023) | KS2 89% |
| South Craven School | Secondary | Keighley | Good (2023) | A8 47.5 |
Results are each school's latest: Attainment 8 for secondaries, KS2 reading and maths expected standard for primaries. The average state school in England scored 46.8 and 76% in 2025.