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Pendle Community High School & College
Oxford Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8LF, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.6 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
163
Capacity
136
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
120%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to providing quality education for students aged 11-19. While it excels in overall educational standards, the data shows challenges in GCSE performance, with no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents may appreciate the school's positive environment, as indicated by its LocaleIQ score, which reflects better performance than 57% of schools.
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Last inspected: 24 October 2017Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 0.9 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.5%
Asian Pakistani45.4%
White Other2.5%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.8%
Location
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53.84391, -2.19453 · BB9 8LF
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN135015
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.pchs.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Pendle Community High School & College rated by Ofsted?
Pendle Community High School & College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 October 2017.
Is Pendle Community High School & College a good school?
Pendle Community High School & College scores 56.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Pendle Community High School & College in GCSEs?
Pendle Community High School & College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.9. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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