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Colne Park High School

Venables Avenue, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 7DP

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
41.5
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–16
Ages
1,031
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Colne Park High School

Colne Park High School is an academy converter in Colne, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,031 pupils on roll. It is part of APEX COLLABORATIVE TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.5 (2025/26). 32.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Lancashire →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–16
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,031 / 1,075 (96%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

32.8%
Free school meals
4.3%
EAL
1.3%
SEN support
13.8%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

41.5
Attainment 8
200 pupils
39%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
63.5%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

85%
Sustained destination
72%
Stayed in education
9%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.5%
Overall absence
30.5%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

62
Teachers (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
16.9
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24
15.18
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24
£51,347
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 15% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,419 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
9.6
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,767
Spend per pupil
£7,785
Income per pupil
47%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Venables Avenue, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 7DP
Phone
01282508624
Headteacher
Catherine Eulert

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Colne Park High School?
Colne Park High School is an academy converter in Colne, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Colne Park High School have?
Colne Park High School has 1,031 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Colne Park High School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Colne Park High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.5 in 2025/26.
Is Colne Park High School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Colne Park High School is part of APEX COLLABORATIVE TRUST.
Where is Colne Park High School?
Colne Park High School is located at Venables Avenue, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 7DP.

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