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Colne Primet Academy
Dent Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JF, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.1 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
858
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 35.4, this school is performing in the top 7% nationally, indicating strong academic potential despite a lower overall Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement." While 44% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the school may face challenges in improving these figures and overall satisfaction. The school's EBacc entry rate of 52% suggests a commitment to a broad curriculum, but parents should note the limited published data regarding progress and overall performance.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 35.4 | Bottom 7% UK |
| 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%. | 44% | Bottom 6% UK |
| 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%. | 24% | Bottom 8% UK |
| 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%. | 52% | Bottom 42% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 19% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.3%
Asian Pakistani35.1%
White Other7.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Gypsy/Roma2.0%
Asian Other1.3%
Other1.2%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed Other0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.84908, -2.18816 · BB8 8JF
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN139130
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.colneprimet.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Colne Primet Academy rated by Ofsted?
Colne Primet Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2023.
Is Colne Primet Academy a good school?
Colne Primet Academy scores 5.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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 Colne Primet Academy in GCSEs?
Colne Primet Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.4. 44% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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