Colne Primet Academy
Academy sponsor led
Colne, BB8 8JF
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 5% in England
6 of 6 in Pendle
Pupils
805
First preferences per place
0.68
2026/27
Absence
13.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 36.0 | 32.2 | 35.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23% | 18% | 24% | |
| Average English grade | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.9 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.5 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 30% | 26% | 29% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.64 | -0.77 | — |
44% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School · 0.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 34% in England
- Pendle Vale College · 0.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 22% in England
- Colne Park High School · 1.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 26% in England
- Marsden Heights Community College · 2.1 mi · Good · Bottom 24% in England
- Sir John Thursby Community College · 3.4 mi · Good · Bottom 19% in England
- Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy · 4.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 19% in England
Best secondary schools in Colne · Best secondary schools in Lancashire
The neighbourhood
Colne Primet Academy is in Colne Waterside (typical home £130,000, crime very high).
What is Colne Primet Academy's Ofsted rating?
Colne Primet Academy is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does Colne Primet Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Colne Primet Academy is in the bottom 5% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.