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Pendle Vale College

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Pendle Vale College

Oxford Road, Nelson, BB9 8LF

Community school
Pupils
1,042
Ages
11-16
FSM
32.8%
Attainment 8
42.4
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2012

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.4%
Basics 9-5
32.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
48.8%
EBacc APS
3.73
EBacc 9-5
16.1%
EBacc 9-4
25.4%
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About Pendle Vale College

Pendle Vale College is a secondary school in Nelson, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.4. The school has around 1,042 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Oxford Road, Nelson, BB9 8LF | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Pendle Vale College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2021 — School remains Good
  2. Oct 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Pendle Vale College

What is Pendle Vale College's Ofsted rating?
Pendle Vale College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.
What are Pendle Vale College's latest exam results?
Pendle Vale College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Pendle Vale College located?
Pendle Vale College is a secondary school in Nelson, Lancashire (BB9 8LF).
How many pupils attend Pendle Vale College?
Pendle Vale College has around 1,042 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Pendle Vale College with other schools?
View Pendle Vale College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Lancashire.