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Colne Park High School
Venables Avenue, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 7DP, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
25.1 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,031
Capacity
1,075
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 87% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in encouraging students to pursue the English Baccalaureate, with 62% of pupils entering. While 59% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grade outcomes, as only 38% reach a grade 5 or above in these core subjects. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for student growth, although prospective parents may want to consider the areas for further academic development.
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Last inspected: 3 November 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 38.0 | Bottom 13% 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%. | 59% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 49% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.5%
White Other3.3%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Black African0.1%
Location
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53.86395, -2.15558 · BB8 7DP
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN146228
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.park-high.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Colne Park High School rated by Ofsted?
Colne Park High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 November 2015.
Is Colne Park High School a good school?
Colne Park High School scores 25.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% 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 Park High School in GCSEs?
Colne Park High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.0. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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