Pendle Education Trust
Pendle Education Trust is an academy trust running 5 schools (3 primary and 2 secondary) in Lancashire.
Of its 3 schools with a graded Ofsted inspection, 67% are rated Good or Outstanding (2 good, 1 requires improvement).
Across its primary schools, 53% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2023/24.
The trust is registered at Companies House as company 08263591, incorporated in 2012.
Sources: DfE GIAS and performance data, Ofsted, Companies House.
Schools in Pendle Education Trust
| School | Phase | Area | Inspection | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castercliff Primary School | Primary | Nelson | - | KS2 71% |
| Casterton Primary Academy | Primary | Burnley | Good (2022) | KS2 80% |
| Colne Primet Academy | Secondary | Colne | Requires improvement (2023) | A8 35.4 |
| Pendle Primary Academy | Primary | Nelson | Good (2025) | KS2 76% |
| West Craven High School | Secondary | Barnoldswick | - | A8 37.4 |
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.