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Colne Park High School

Academy converter · Colne · BB8 7DP

Ages 11–16 · 989 pupils · Lancashire

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

41.2

Overall absence

10.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-04-21

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.25
−20+2
Attainment 841.2
English & maths grade 5+43%
English & maths grade 4+63%
EBacc entry63%

EBacc APS: 3.8

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)31.8%
Unauthorised5.9%
Authorised absence
5.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.0%
Enrolments in measure
1,107

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill92%

989 pupils · 1,075 places

Pupils on roll
989
Boys / girls
490 / 499
School capacity
1,075
Capacity fill
989 / 1,075 (92%)
Free school meals
32.7%
FSM pupils
323
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: APEX COLLABORATIVE TRUST
Academy trust
APEX COLLABORATIVE TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Catherine Eulert

Location

Address
Venables Avenue
Postcode
BB8 7DP
Town
Colne
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Lancashire
District
Pendle
Constituency
Pendle and Clitheroe
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Colne, Lancashire, 989 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 32.7%.

Open schools in Colne
14
Secondary schools in Colne
3
Academies among open schools in Colne
36% (5)
Open schools in BB8
15
Secondary in BB8
3
Open schools in Lancashire LA
709
Secondary in Lancashire LA
81

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ColneNear BB8

  • Colne Primet Academy

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Colne · BB8 8JF · Lancashire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att832.2
    • P8-0.8
    • EM5+18%
    • Absence13.2%

    1.7 miles away

  • Pendle Vale College

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Secondary

    Nelson · BB9 8LF · Lancashire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att841.5
    • P80.1
    • EM5+32%
    • Absence8.3%

    2.2 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Catherine Eulert
Telephone
01282508624
Website
http://www.park-high.co.uk/

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