Special schoolData as of May 2026

Pendle Community High School & College

Oxford Road, Nelson, BB9 8LF

Community special school

Pupils

163

Ages

11-19

FSM

50.0%

Attainment 8

0.9

Ofsted

Outstanding

Oct 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

0.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

0.0%

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 (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

0.0%

EBacc APS

0.07

EBacc 9-5

0.0%

EBacc 9-4

0.0%

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About Pendle Community High School & College

Pendle Community High School & College is a secondary school in Nelson, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.9. The school has around 163 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Pendle Community High School & College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2024 — School remains Outstanding
Oct 2017 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Pendle Community High School & College

What is Pendle Community High School & College's Ofsted rating?

Pendle Community High School & College received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.

What are Pendle Community High School & College's latest exam results?

Pendle Community High School & College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Pendle Community High School & College located?

Pendle Community High School & College is a secondary school in Nelson, Lancashire (BB9 8LF).

How many pupils attend Pendle Community High School & College?

Pendle Community High School & College has around 163 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Pendle Community High School & College with other schools?

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