Colne Park High School
Colne, BB8 7DP · Lancashire · secondary school
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62nd of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire we can score. 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 — 4.1/10 against 714 of them, against 3.2/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 39.0 · 35 | 30% | 1.05 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.25 · 31 | 25% | 0.77 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.5 · 26 | 10% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Colne Park High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.25 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new report-card framework.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Journalism Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 989 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,075. 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 to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students starting from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Colne Park High School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils feel safe, valued, and proud to attend, noting that leaders have secured significant improvements in attendance and behaviour. However, inconsistencies in teaching quality mean that many pupils do not achieve their potential in national examinations, with progress remaining below national averages.
Strengths
- Attendance is improving and is now in line with national averages, with individualised support for those facing barriers.
- Behaviour has improved significantly, resulting in fewer suspensions and a calm, purposeful learning environment.
- Inclusion is central to decision-making, with effective systems to identify and support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Pastoral support is highly effective, and pupils feel well-cared for in a culture where ‘nobody gets left behind’.
- A varied careers programme and wide range of clubs help pupils develop confidence and prepare for their futures.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers receive training to deliver lessons of a consistently high standard across all subjects.
- Teachers should regularly check pupils’ understanding to identify and address gaps in learning, particularly in writing and number skills.
- Leaders and governors need to improve systems for monitoring the impact of their actions to drive school-wide improvements.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed to ensure pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.2 |
| 2024/25 | 38.0 |
| 2025/26 | 41.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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