SecondaryData as of May 2026

Colne Primet Academy

Dent Street, Colne, BB8 8JF

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Colne.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

858

Ages

11-16

FSM

36.7%

Attainment 8

35.3

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Nov 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

35.3

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

12.4%

Basics 9-5

24.2%

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

51.6%

EBacc APS

3.23

EBacc 9-5

4.3%

EBacc 9-4

18.6%

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About Colne Primet Academy

Colne Primet Academy is a secondary school in Colne, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.3. The school has around 858 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Dent Street, Colne, BB8 8JF | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Colne Primet Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2023 — Requires improvement
May 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Colne Primet Academy

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Frequently asked questions about Colne Primet Academy

What is Colne Primet Academy's Ofsted rating?

Colne Primet Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Colne Primet Academy's latest exam results?

Colne Primet Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Colne Primet Academy located?

Colne Primet Academy is a secondary school in Colne, Lancashire (BB8 8JF).

How many pupils attend Colne Primet Academy?

Colne Primet Academy has around 858 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Colne Primet Academy with other schools?

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