Colne Lord Street School
Colne, BB8 9AR · Lancashire · primary school
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211st of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.0/10 against 1,118 of them, against 4.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Colne Lord Street School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join baking and arts and crafts clubs, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 327 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the arts and crafts club?
What Ofsted said about Colne Lord Street School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending school and feel safe, benefiting from a "calm and happy atmosphere" where they are polite and respectful. Leaders have implemented a "well-thought-out curriculum" with high expectations, ensuring most pupils achieve well and strive to meet these standards. The school is judged as "Good" across all inspection categories, including early years provision.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "suitably ambitious and carefully ordered," with logical progression from Reception to Year 6 in most subjects.
- Reading is a priority; staff are "well trained to deliver the phonics programme effectively," and most pupils read fluently by Year 3.
- Behaviour is managed well, with staff using "suitable strategies to support" pupils who struggle to regulate themselves.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has improved, with systems in place to identify needs "quickly and accurately."
- Pupils value opportunities for leadership roles, such as eco-leaders and school councillors, and enjoy extracurricular activities like trips and musical theatre.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders must "finalise their curriculum thinking" so teachers have sufficient clarity about what to teach and when, preventing pupils from missing out on depth of knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and working well with outside agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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