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Pendle Community High School & College

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Pendle Community High School & College

Oxford Road, Nelson, BB9 8LF

Community special school · Ages 11–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Oct 2017

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

0.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

0.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/240.646.4
2024/250.946.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24-1.690.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Pendle Vale College
0.14 km away · Community school
Good
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
0.46 km away · Voluntary aided school
Requires improvement
Colne Primet Academy
0.71 km away · Academy sponsor led
Requires improvement
Edenfield Girls' High School
1.54 km away · Other independent school
The Nook School
1.6 km away · Other independent special school

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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.

  1. Mar 2024 — School remains Outstanding
  2. Oct 2017 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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