Ofsted: Outstanding

Pendle Community High School & College

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location_onNelson, BB9 8LF

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2017

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Students

162

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Attainment 8

0.9

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GCSE Rank

#107 in Lancashire

#4,547 of 4,663 nationally

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Pendle Community High School & College is a Community special school school in Nelson, serving ages 11-19. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Pendle Community High School & College is a community special school in Nelson, Lancashire, admitting pupils aged 11-19. The school has approximately 163 pupils on roll, of whom 57% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.9, placing the school #107 in Lancashire and #4,547 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 0.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

0.9

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.07

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.69

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

0.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.05

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.56

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

0.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.03

2022

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-1.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0

2018

Progress 8 Score

-1.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

20 March 2024

Inspection Report

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24 October 2017

Inspection Report

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19 March 2013

Inspection Report

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18 May 2010

Inspection Report

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07 June 2007

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2017-10-24

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2013-03-19

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.6%(1 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 163 pupils. During this period, there were 1 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	163	1	0.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	162	1	0.6%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	162	5	3.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	162	3	1.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	162	2	1.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	162	0	0.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	162	1	0.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	165	2	1.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	156	4	2.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	159	2	1.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	159	0	0.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	149	0	0.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	149	1	0.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	146	1	0.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	137	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	137	2	1.5%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	135	1	0.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	128	2	1.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	128	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	127	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	121	1	0.8%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	117	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	114	0	0.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	117	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	117	0	0.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	117	0	0.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 46 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 38 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 27 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Physical Disability 11 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 8 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

100.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

100.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

34.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree67%

agree33%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree50%

agree25%

disagree25%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree42%

agree8%

disagree17%

not applicable33%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes100%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree83%

agree8%

disagree8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree58%

agree42%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree42%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree67%

agree17%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree75%

agree25%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree42%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree67%

agree25%

disagree8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes100%

Pendle Community High School & College

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover